Satellite Regulatory Counsel

Amazon Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Leo seeks an Associate Corporate Counsel to support regulatory and policy advocacy for a global satellite connectivity initiative. You will help shape positions on spectrum rights, satellite licensing, landing rights, and broadband service regulations worldwide.

Collaborate with regulatory affairs, public policy, and business teams to advance policy positions before regulators, international bodies like ITU, and standard-setting organizations across multiple regions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal experience.
• 2+ years of post bar admission legal experience.
• Juris Doctor and membership in one state bar or equivalent.
• Experience in private practice or in house experience at a technology company or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Draft and support regulatory and policy advocacy filings before government regulators and international bodies.
• Research and analyze proposed regulations and policy frameworks affecting LEO satellite operations, spectrum access, and broadband service delivery.
• Monitor and track regulatory developments across multiple jurisdictions, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Provide legal analysis on spectrum management, satellite licensing regimes, landings rights, earth station regulations, ISP/telecom authorizations, and interference coordination.
• Collaborate with regulatory, public policy, government affairs, and business teams to align advocacy with Amazon Leo's objectives.
• Support preparation for ITU World Radiocommunication Conferences and regional spectrum coordination proceedings.
• Help develop templates and processes for the team’s global advocacy portfolio.

Skills

Legal experience

Post-bar experience

Regulatory advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor and bar admission

Job description

Amazon Leo seeks an Associate Corporate Counsel to support regulatory and policy advocacy for a global satellite connectivity initiative. You will help shape positions on spectrum rights, satellite licensing, landing rights, and broadband service regulations worldwide.

Collaborate with regulatory affairs, public policy, and business teams to advance policy positions before regulators, international bodies like ITU, and standard-setting organizations across multiple regions.