Sr. Corporate Counsel - Federal Regulatory Affairs (policy Strategy & Analytics)

T-Mobile T-Mobile · Telecom · Washington, DC

This role is for a Senior Corporate Counsel focused on Federal Regulatory Affairs and Policy Strategy, specifically supporting T-Mobile's engagement on wireless and emerging technology policy before federal and state policymakers. The position involves shaping company positions, analyzing policy, and creating advocacy campaigns, with familiarity with AI policy being a plus.

What you'd actually do

  1. Serve as a strategy leader on wireless policy issues (e.g., convergence and competition, spectrum auctions), as well as emerging services (e.g., satellite direct-to-device, AI).
  2. Develop proactive and forward-looking advocacy positions based on a deep understanding of company priorities.
  3. Maintain insight into the priorities of policymakers, industry participants, and other stakeholders to anticipate emerging risks and opportunities.
  4. Combine strategy with a practical sense of what’s possible, to ensure advocacy is most likely to yield successes.
  5. Coordinate law firms, consultants, and allies to execute winning policy campaigns.

Skills

Required

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
  • 7-10 years of legal and public policy experience
  • Proven aptitude for navigating complex political dynamics and strong political acumen.
  • Proficiency explaining complex or technical issues to generalist audiences.
  • Excellent communication, analytical, writing, research, and presentation skills.
  • Established record of cultivating cross-sector partnerships and building coalitions.
  • Ability to participate in cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

Nice to have

  • substantial experience in federal telecommunications policy
  • Familiarity with emerging issues in data privacy, AI, and digital platform regulation as they relate to communications networks.

What the JD emphasized

  • federal telecommunications policy
  • AI