Counsel, Telecommunications

The role

You will advise the Starlink team on laws, regulations, and policies impacting business in Europe and parts of Africa. You will analyze legal and regulatory risks and interface with governmental agencies.

What you will do

• Advise the Starlink team on laws, regulations, and policies in Europe and parts of Africa
• Analyze legal and regulatory risks for the business and technical teams
• Support telecommunications and other business licensing in Europe and Africa
• Monitor legal and policy developments related to the Starlink business
• Interface with governmental agencies concerning regulatory, consumer protection and law enforcement matters

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience with regulatory compliance matters in the telecommunications industry related to broadband and/or satellite services
• Juris Doctor, Bachelor of Laws or equivalent degree from an accredited institution
• Active license to practice law in at least one jurisdiction
• Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Nice to have

• Fluency in French and/or Portuguese
• Knowledge of telecommunications business and regulatory issues outside of the U.S.
• Prior experience managing legal issues for a high-growth multinational company

About the company

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. Starlink is a satellite constellation delivering low-latency broadband internet worldwide.