Junior Communications Associate - Space & Satellite Regulation

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP; Washington; On-site; USD 225,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP seeks a junior associate to join its Communications practice in Washington, DC. The associate will work closely with partners across the group, with a primary focus on space and satellite technologies, unmanned aviation systems, spectrum access, national security, and equipment authorization, as well as broadcast and media matters.

Candidates should have 1–3 years of relevant legal experience, excellent academic credentials, and strong research, writing,

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of relevant legal experience.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience with space and satellite regulation, spectrum licensing, or national security processes is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients before U.S. federal agencies (e.g., FCC, NOAA, FAA, NASA) and interagency committees.
• Collaborate with partners across the Communications practice and engage in regulatory advocacy, technology transactions and related litigation.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Job description

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP seeks a junior associate to join its Communications practice in Washington, DC. The associate will work closely with partners across the group, with a primary focus on space and satellite technologies, unmanned aviation systems, spectrum access, national security, and equipment authorization, as well as broadcast and media matters.

Candidates should have 1–3 years of relevant legal experience, excellent academic credentials, and strong research, writing,