We are seeking an experienced Regulatory Counsel to focus on the company's domestic and international telecommunications regulatory strategy in support of a rapidly growing global Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation. This attorney will advise executive leadership and regulatory, engineering, business development, product, and operations teams on complex regulatory matters involving satellite communications, spectrum management, licensing, and international market access.
The successful candidate will serve as an advisor on matters before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), while coordinating with international regulators, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), foreign telecommunications authorities, and U.S. government agencies, including the Department of Defense (DOD) and National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).
The ideal candidate has experience with commercial LEO constellations, satellite broadband systems, radio spectrum, and navigating both domestic and international regulatory environments.
This position will be located onsite in Arlington, Texas, or be remote in the Washington, D.C. area and will report to the General Counsel or Head of Regulatory and Government Affairs.
What you will do
Lead preparation and filing of applications, petitions, comments, reply comments, waivers, requests for special temporary authority (STA), experimental licenses, earth station authorizations, and related pleadings before the FCC.
Advise internal stakeholders on regulatory issues such as:
Satellite licensing
Earth station licensing
Spectrum access/allocations
Spectrum sharing
Interference analysis
Equipment authorization
Market access
Monitor FCC proceedings affecting satellite services, spectrum policy, Direct-to-Device (D2D), Supplemental Coverage from Space (SCS), non-geostationary satellite systems (NGSO), mobile satellite service (MSS), fixed satellite service (FSS), and emerging commercial space regulations.
Analyze FCC Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRMs), Orders, Public Notices, and enforcement actions.
Develop legal and policy strategies to secure favorable regulatory outcomes.
Draft ex parte presentations and represent the company during FCC meetings.
Support international market access for satellite services.
Assist in coordination with foreign telecommunications regulators regarding licensing and landing rights.
Work with foreign counsel, consultants, etc. regarding licensing and spectrum authorizations.
Advise on ITU Radio Regulations and related international requirements.
Support submissions to ITU and other international authorities.
Support domestic and international spectrum coordination activities.
Work closely with company engineers to develop technical demonstrations and evidence supporting FCC and international filings.
Provide practical legal advice to engineering, operations, product, regulatory, and business development teams.
Required qualifications
5+ years of substantive experience in telecommunications law/policy, either in private practice, in-house, or government service.
Significant experience practicing before the FCC, including drafting and filing FCC submissions.
Demonstrated expertise with the Communications Act, FCC Rules, ITU Radio Regulations, satellite/spectrum licensing frameworks, and foreign market access.
Experience advising clients regarding satellite communications.
Excellent legal writing and advocacy skills.
Sound legal judgment under evolving regulatory frameworks.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Preferred qualifications
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school and active bar membership in good standing in any U.S. jurisdiction.
Experience working with LEO satellite operators.
Experience with International regulatory advocacy.
Prior experience at the FCC, NTIA, or DOD.
Experience working with engineering teams on technical regulatory issues and understanding of RF engineering concepts.
Security clearance (current or previously held) or eligible to obtain.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of substantive experience in telecommunications law/policy (private practice, in-house, or government)
- Significant experience practicing before the FCC, including drafting and filing FCC submissions
- Demonstrated expertise with the Communications Act, FCC Rules, ITU Radio Regulations, and satellite/spectrum licensing frameworks
- Experience advising clients regarding satellite communications
- Excellent legal writing and advocacy skills
- Sound legal judgment under evolving regulatory frameworks
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to lead preparation and filing of FCC applications, petitions, comments, STAs, experimental licenses, and earth station authorizations
- Experience analyzing NPRMs, Orders, Public Notices, and enforcement actions
What We Do
E-Space is a global space company focused on bridging Earth and space with the most sustainable low earth orbit (LEO) network that is expected to reach over one hundred thousand multi-application communication satellites to help businesses and governments securely and affordably access the power of space to solve problems on Earth. Founded by industry pioneer Greg Wyler, E-Space is focused on democratizing space and transforming industries by bringing down the cost of space-based communications, raising the level of satellite system resiliency and setting a new standard in sustainable space infrastructure that will effectively minimize and reduce space debris and destruction while preserving access to space for future generations.
