Associate General Counsel, Government and Regulatory Affairs

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We're looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

Viasat, Inc. seeks an attorney for its government and regulatory affairs group, to be based in Washington, D.C.

Job responsibilities include:

• Advocating before government agencies such as the FCC and NTIA, as well as state PUCs.
• Working with internal partners to prepare and prosecute applications for new spectrum access and operating authority.
• Crafting advocacy materials to effectively communicate Viasat's positions to regulators and other partners.
• Monitoring for significant developments in the legal and regulatory environment and help to formulate adaptable company positions and strategies.
• Drafting comments and written materials for ongoing regulatory proceedings.
• Conducting legal research and preparing related analyses for consumption by internal and external partners.
• Supporting litigation and other contested proceedings as the need arises.
• Collaborating with external counsel and consultants to maintain alignment between external advocacy and company positions.

• 5+ years of experience in the field of government and regulatory affairs; preference for at least 3 years of experience specifically with FCC matters.
• Ability to think strategically and advocate clearly and concisely, both in writing and when speaking.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy, together with the ability to run simultaneous projects under pressure.
• Exceptional communication abilities; ask clear questions and receive needed answers from partners, government, and counsel.
• Ability to take initiative and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced corporate environment.
• Ability to operate effectively as part of a team and to consistently meet deadlines.
• Juris Doctorate degree or equivalent.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

• Experience working in the technology industry or SATCOM
  
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Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.