Senior FCC Regulatory Counsel

SiriusXM; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 193,000 - 244,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary incentives

Job summary

SiriusXM in Washington, DC is seeking an Associate General Counsel, Regulatory to lead regulatory strategy with the FCC, advise on licensing and compliance across satellite, spectrum, and wireless matters.

You will collaborate with engineering, product, and business teams, represent SiriusXM before regulators, and provide actionable legal guidance on policy developments. The role offers competitive compensation and incentives.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; licensed to practice law in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of applicable experience at a law firm, FCC, or in‑house legal department.
• Experience in FCC practice and procedure in multiple communications fields, including satellite, spectrum use, wireless, broadcast, and/or subscription services.
• Proven expertise in communications law that spans satellite + spectrum + wireless/broadcast issues, including interference/coordination and engineering‑adjacent problem solving.
• Ability to communicate with senior management and corporate staff across all levels on regulatory issues affecting new concepts/products/technologies and recommend process, product, or service improvements.
• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and business acumen.
• Excellent writing and other communication skills and ability to provide clear, actionable advice to cross‑functional teams.
• Experience with automation and/or AI tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, etc.
• Must have legal right to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Shape SiriusXM’s FCC regulatory strategy, aligning regulatory positions to technical, marketing, and product priorities.
• Develop positioning and prepare filings for company‑critical FCC proceedings.
• Serve as one of the company’s external spokespersons on regulatory topics—represent SiriusXM before the FCC and in industry coalitions, conferences, and stakeholder forums; build networks with key decision makers.
• Provide executive‑ready recommendations on regulatory risk posture and strategic tradeoffs; brief and influence senior company leaders across Legal, Engineering, Product, Business Development, and Sales.
• Implement quality standards for FCC submissions and communications; ensure a consistent “voice” and defensible record across matters with high external visibility.
• Manage portfolio of FCC licenses, ensuring compliance with license terms.
• Ensure company’s compliance with all applicable FCC rules and requirements.
• Inform corporate management and engineering team of FCC filings and other FCC activity relevant to the company’s interests.
• Provide legal advice and work with engineering team on electromagnetic interference concerns.
• Build durable relationships with FCC decision makers and key external stakeholders.
• Prepare periodic FCC reports on aspects of company’s operations.
• Keep up to date on the latest developments in the laws, regulations, and industry trends applicable to FCC licensing and compliance.

Skills

FCC regulatory matters

Regulatory filings

Communications law

Stakeholder communication

AI tools like ChatGPT

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

SiriusXM in Washington, DC is seeking an Associate General Counsel, Regulatory to lead regulatory strategy with the FCC, advise on licensing and compliance across satellite, spectrum, and wireless matters.

You will collaborate with engineering, product, and business teams, represent SiriusXM before regulators, and provide actionable legal guidance on policy developments. The role offers competitive compensation and incentives.