Mid-Senior Communications, Internet, and Media Associate

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Hogan Lovells Cadwalder is seeking an experienced attorney to focus on communications regulatory matters, including terrestrial wireless, satellite, and space communications. Prior law firm, FCC, or in-house experience is preferred.

The role involves legal research, writing, and oral advocacy before agencies such as the FCC, NTIA, NOAA, FTC, and Congress, along with significant project management, supervising junior associates, and advising clients on regulatory, policy, and commercial matters.

Qualifications

• Focus on communications regulatory matters, including terrestrial wireless, satellite, and space communications.
• Preference for experience from a law firm, the FCC, or as in-house counsel.
• Counsel clients on regulatory, policy, and commercial matters.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research, write, and provide oral advocacy before agencies such as the FCC, NTIA, NOAA, FTC, and Congress.
• Oversee project management and supervise junior associates; support senior attorneys.
• Provide strategic policy and regulatory guidance across major communications sectors.

Job description

Overview

• Focus on communications regulatory matters, particularly terrestrial wireless, satellite, and space communications, with favorable consideration for experience or willingness to work on tech policy issues.
• Previous experience at a law firm, the FCC, or as in-house legal counsel is preferred.
• The practice supports clients across major communications industry sectors, including wireless, broadband, media, satellite, tech, Internet, and digital platform service delivery.
• Duties encompass legal research, writing, and oral advocacy before agencies such as the FCC, NTIA, NOAA, FTC, and Congress, alongside other federal and state government bodies.
• The role involves significant responsibility for project management, supervising junior associates, supporting senior attorneys, and counseling clients on legal, regulatory, policy, and commercial matters.