Attorney Advisor, Regulatory Policy & Enforcement

US Federal Communications Commission; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Communications Commission is seeking a highly qualified Attorney to join the Enforcement Bureau in Washington, DC. You will interpret communications laws, statutes, and regulatory documents, analyze complex legal issues, and draft briefs and policy memos for senior officials.

The role requires a JD or equivalent and substantial experience. You will advocate the agency’s positions, contribute to rulemaking processes, and collaborate with colleagues to advance enforcement objectives.

Qualifications

• Interpretation of communications laws, statutes, regulations and rulemaking documents.
• Analysis of legal issues, weighing implications and proposing solutions.
• Drafting briefs, issue papers, and summaries with analyses and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply communications law and policy to agency actions.
• Analyze complex legal issues and provide reasoned recommendations.
• Prepare briefs, issue papers, and formal reports for decision-makers.
• Represent the organization and communicate its policy and legal position.

Skills

Interpreting laws

Legal analysis

Document writing

Policy communication

Education

JD / LL.B. / LL.M.

Job description

The Federal Communications Commission is seeking a highly qualified Attorney to join the Enforcement Bureau in Washington, DC. You will interpret communications laws, statutes, and regulatory documents, analyze complex legal issues, and draft briefs and policy memos for senior officials.

The role requires a JD or equivalent and substantial experience. You will advocate the agency’s positions, contribute to rulemaking processes, and collaborate with colleagues to advance enforcement objectives.