Regulatory Communications Associate - Tech & AI Policy

National Asian Pacific American Bar Association; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP seeks a junior to midlevel associate to join its Communications Practice in San Francisco or Los Angeles. You will handle sophisticated telecommunications, broadband, wireless, and technology matters before regulators and courts, with opportunities in policy, litigation, and compliance involving AI and consumer protection.

The role offers direct client exposure, strong mentorship, and a collaborative, nationally recognized platform.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice in California.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm.
• Experience with the CPUC, FCC, NTIA, or other regulatory agencies preferred.
• Experience in telecommunications, administrative law, technology policy, AI governance, broadband, media, or consumer protection.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment.
• Commitment to client service and professional excellence.

Responsibilities

• Represent telecommunications, broadband, wireless, cable, and technology clients before the CPUC, FCC, and other state and federal agencies
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, agency filings, comments, briefs, and other regulatory and litigation-related documents
• Advise clients on regulatory compliance, telecommunications policy, consumer protection, and emerging technology issues
• Support enforcement proceedings and transactional matters involving communications and technology clients
• Monitor and analyze developments in telecommunications, AI governance, broadband deployment, privacy, and technology policy
• Participate in client counseling, strategy discussions, and agency advocacy efforts
• Collaborate with attorneys across offices and practice groups on multidisciplinary client matters
• Contribute to client development initiatives and thought leadership opportunities within the communications and technology sectors

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Client service

Collaboration

Multitasking

Professionalism

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

California bar admission

Job description

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP seeks a junior to midlevel associate to join its Communications Practice in San Francisco or Los Angeles. You will handle sophisticated telecommunications, broadband, wireless, and technology matters before regulators and courts, with opportunities in policy, litigation, and compliance involving AI and consumer protection.

The role offers direct client exposure, strong mentorship, and a collaborative, nationally recognized platform.