Counsel, Consumer Protection and Network Security Policy

Verizon; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 161,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Verizon is seeking a technically sophisticated attorney to join its Regulatory Affairs team, focusing on robocalls, fraud mitigation, network security, and consumer protection. You will advise executives and represent Verizon before FCC and other agencies.

The role requires a JD and at least six years of experience, bar membership, and a track record of engaging complex technology issues in the telecommunications field. Hybrid work model with office days.

Qualifications

• JD degree with six or more years of relevant work experience.
• Bar membership and needed licenses.
• Experience working with cybersecurity, network security, public safety, consumer protection or law enforcement communities.
• Proven track record successfully engaging complex technical issues, ideally involving the communications industry.
• Excellent writing and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and evaluating state, federal and international policy developments.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with internal business and technology leaders and external stakeholders.
• Representing Verizon before FCC, other government agencies, Congress, and industry bodies.
• Managing Verizon's participation in collaborations with government and private sector stakeholders on information sharing and best practices.

Skills

Strong writing & advocacy

Policy advocacy experience

Education

JD degree

Bar admission

Job description

When you join Verizon

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely - even if they're daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love - driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together - lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.

What you'll be doing...

Verizon seeks a technically-sophisticated attorney to join its policy organization's Regulatory Affairs team, which handles advocacy efforts across jurisdictions on various issues, including infrastructure, cybersecurity, privacy, artificial intelligence, public safety, transactions, net neutrality, consumer protection, and wireless spectrum. This position will focus on government policy initiatives relating to robocalls/robotexts, fraud/scam mitigation, network security/resilience, and consumer protection, including Telephone Consumer Protection Act issues. The candidate must have superior writing and oral advocacy skills, sound business and judgment, a calm and confident demeanor, and the ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a technology background and/or a proven ability to successfully engage complex technology issues associated with communications networks and IT systems. They will also have strong presence, experience presenting to and advising business executives on government policy initiatives, and the ability to successfully drive government and industry outcomes that benefit Verizon and its customers.

Responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring and managing state, federal and international policy developments on a variety of topics.

• Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with internal business and technology leaders and with external public and private sector stakeholders.

• Representing Verizon before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and other government agencies, Congress, and in industry bodies.

• Managing Verizon's participation in collaborative partnerships with government and private sector stakeholders relating to information sharing and development of best practices on law enforcement, security, and consumer protection issues.

What we're looking for...

You’ll need to have:

• JD degree and six or more years of relevant work experience.

• Bar membership and needed licenses.

• Experience working with the cybersecurity, network security, public safety, consumer protection or law enforcement communities.

• Proven track record successfully engaging complex technical issues, ideally involving the communications industry.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Experience advocating in rulemakings and other proceedings before the FCC, the Federal Trade Commission, or other federal agencies.

• Experience using Artificial Intelligence tools to increase productivity and monitor complex issues.

• Degree in computer science, engineering, or other technical discipline.

• Demonstrated strong analytical, problem-solving, and oral and written advocacy skills

• Excellent writing and advocacy skills.

• Proven track record supporting business leaders on legal issues involving technology.

• The ability to navigate tight deadlines and balance numerous complex projects.

• The resilience to seek the best result for our clients and customers even in the face of obstacles that are beyond your control to manage. Ability to work under high pressure and with challenging personalities and tight deadlines.

• Confidence, versatility, and a focus on the customer.

Where you’ll be working

In this hybrid role, you’ll have a defined work location that includes working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office, which will be set by your manager. Employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with hybrid work policies.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Equal Employment Opportunity

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

Benefits and Compensation

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we've got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.

The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.The annual salary range for the location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $161,000.00 - $280,000.00.