Communications Associate

Job Overview:
A law firm is seeking an associate or counsel with 3-6 years of experience in telecommunications, media, and technology law. The ideal candidate will have regulatory, policy, and transactional experience in areas such as wireless, broadband funding programs, satellite, uncrewed aircraft, connected vehicles, broadcast, towers, and data centers. Former government service is a plus. The position requires a strong commitment to excellence, diversity, and collaboration.

Location:

• Washington, D.C.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel in the areas of telecommunications, media, and technology.
• Advise clients on regulatory, policy, and transactional matters related to wireless, broadband funding, satellite, uncrewed aircraft, connected vehicles, broadcast, towers, and data centers.
• Manage and coordinate complex legal matters across multiple sectors of the communications industry.
• Draft and negotiate legal documents, agreements, and filings.
• Assist with policy analysis and strategy development in relation to communications law and regulatory matters.
• Collaborate with clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders to provide effective legal solutions.

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of experience in telecommunications, media, or technology law.
• Regulatory, policy, and transactional experience in one or more of the following: wireless, broadband funding, satellite, uncrewed aircraft, connected vehicles, broadcast, towers, and data centers.
• Former government service is a plus.
• Stellar academic credentials.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in the state where the position is located.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of telecommunications, media, and technology law.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to collaborate in a team-oriented, diverse, and service-driven environment.
• High level of professionalism and attention to client needs.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package (specific details provided by the firm).
• Opportunity to work on high-impact matters within the communications industry.
• Exposure to top-tier clients and complex regulatory and transactional issues.

This AmLaw firm provides it's associates with excellent partners, high quality work, a transparent pay policy, and numerous pro bono opportunities. Attorneys get substantive experience early-on in their careers. Theres no billing requirement at this firm, and the work does not overwhelm the associates here. Vacations are very doable, and associates report they arent bothered during those precious days. The firm has a very collegial atmosphere. According to the associates, firm social life is available, but not expected.