Telecommunications Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Optional work from home policy

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Washington, DC is seeking a Telecommunications Associate with 1 to 3 years of experience and a keen interest in telecommunications and emerging technology law.

You will advise municipal and public agency clients on federal telecom law and policy, draft regulations and licenses, conduct legal research, and support filings and litigation as needed. A JD is required and DC Bar admission is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience or strong interest in federal communications law and FCC regulations.
• Genuine interest in public service and assisting public-sector clients.
• Strong research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Comfortable working collaboratively on complex legal matters.
• Admission to the District of Columbia Bar preferred, or eligibility and willingness to become admitted promptly.
• Bar membership in Maryland, Virginia, or New York is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise municipal and public agency clients on federal telecommunications law and policy.
• Draft local regulations, ordinances, and agreements such as franchises and licenses.
• Conduct legal research and prepare regulatory filings and rulemaking comments.
• Support advocacy efforts and federal court litigation as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Telecommunications Associate in Washington, D.C. The ideal candidate will have one to three years of experience and a keen interest in telecommunications and emerging technology law.

Duties

• Advise municipal and public agency clients on federal telecommunications law and policy.
• Draft local regulations, ordinances, and agreements such as franchises and licenses.
• Conduct legal research and prepare regulatory filings and rulemaking comments.
• Support advocacy efforts and federal court litigation as needed.

Requirements

• Experience or strong interest in federal communications law and FCC regulations.
• Genuine interest in public service and assisting public-sector clients.
• Strong research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Comfortable working collaboratively on complex legal matters.
• Admission to the District of Columbia Bar, or eligibility and willingness to become admitted promptly, preferred.
• Bar membership in Maryland, Virginia, or New York is a plus.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

Admission to the District of Columbia Bar preferred.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Optional work from home policy.

Equal opportunity employer.