Corporate - General Attorney in Herndon, VA

In-House

Herndon, VA

Corporate - General Attorney in Herndon, VA

Attorney

Min 2 yrs required

No

Job Title
Corporate Counsel – Transactions & Regulatory Affairs

Job Responsibilities
The Corporate Counsel for Transactions and Regulatory Affairs is responsible for overseeing all aspects of spectrum transaction processing at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Key responsibilities include:
- Drafting, reviewing, and revising public interest statements, exhibits, maps, and related materials.
- Providing regulatory support for an active transactional portfolio.
- Collaborating with senior attorneys, engineering and technical experts, outside counsel, and business development teams.
- Supporting public safety and disabilities access matters before the FCC, such as Wireless Emergency Alerts, Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC), and the Disaster Information Reporting System (DIRS).
- Managing pleadings, outside counsel, and FCC advocacy related to these issues.
- Serving as a trusted advisor for internal business clients across cross-functional teams, especially with Corporate Development, engineering, and mapping experts.
- Reviewing FCC filings of the company and other licensees, including entries in the Universal Licensing System and Broadband Data Collection portals.
- Driving departmental initiatives to develop or redesign legal support processes and templates for increased efficiency.
- Managing regulatory reports and filings necessary to comply with HAC, DIRS, and other federal reporting obligations.

Education and Experience Information
- A minimum of 2 years of experience as an FCC, DOJ, corporate, or transactional attorney is required.
- Telecommunications knowledge or experience in FCC regulatory matters is essential.
- A technical background, including engineering or computer science, is advantageous.
- A law degree from an accredited law school and current bar membership in good standing in the applicable jurisdiction is mandatory.
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills are required.
- Computer programming skills are considered a plus.

Preferred Qualifications
- Attention to detail and a strong sense of pride in work product.
- Pragmatic business sense with solid judgment and analytical skills, including the ability to translate the needs of senior leaders into action.
- Aptitude for identifying and communicating legal risk while balancing creative problem-solving and solution-oriented business advice.
- Ability to work independently and efficiently, meet demanding deadlines, and balance multiple high-priority tasks in a dynamic environment.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with legal and business professionals with a variety of personalities in a complex organization.
- Curiosity and ability to learn quickly.
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
- Must be at least 18 years of age and legally authorized to work in the United States.

Salary Information
The base pay range for this position is $123,200 - $222,200. The actual pay will be based on factors such as work location, qualifications, and experience. Additionally, there is a corporate bonus target of 15%. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), employee stock grants, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, parental leave, and more. Employees are also eligible for annual bonuses or sales incentives based on their role and performance.

The company is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and is recognized as a Best Place to Work. It welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and interview process. The company maintains a drug-free workplace and upholds a policy of non-discrimination based on various protected characteristics.