Senior Telecom Attorney

We will be accepting applications through March 14, 2025 or until filled.

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Reporting to the VP, Global Regulatory Affairs, the Gogo Senior Telecom Attorney will lead Gogo Business Aviation’s global policy and regulatory affairs efforts, focusing on telecommunications and connectivity issues under FCC jurisdiction and international legal and regulatory frameworks. This role is pivotal in ensuring favorable operational environments and advancing Gogo’s market access and compliance objectives in key regions worldwide.

COME ON BOARD THE GOGO LEGAL TEAM!

How will you make a difference?

• Responsible for regulatory compliance, including drafting, filing, and managing applications and other submissions before domestic and international telecommunication regulators
• Obtains market access licenses globally, for Gogo GALILEO High-speed, low-latency broadband internet for business aircraft
• Assist with international regulatory filings working with internal and external personnel, including telecommunication regulators
• Provide strategic, actionable guidance and legal advice, to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders on relevant FCC and International legal and regulatory aspects of the business
• Create and implement strategies for interacting and working with domestic and foreign government officials and regulators on achieving Gogo policy objectives
• Perform legal and regulatory analysis, advocacy, and support related to FCC and international licensing matters
• Respond promptly to legal inquiries and questions from the business and executive stakeholders, providing clear, concise, and business-friendly summaries of regulatory requirements
• Oversee and ensure compliance with telecom regulations, rules, and industry standards including providing legal advice to product and operations teams
• Develop strategy and technical/policy analysis to support the accomplishment of customer objectives
• Analyze proposed legislation and regulations of importance to the company and advocate in support of public policy that aligns with company priorities
• Represent the organization’s interests with government agencies, legislators, regulators, and key stakeholders, advocating for policies and regulations that support the organization’s goals
• Act on behalf of the organization in trade associations, industry groups, international organizations, or similar ad hoc bodies

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• 8-10 years of legal experience with a law firm or at a company working on telecommunications matters
• Telecommunications or satellite industry experience
• At least 8 years’ experience in the field of government and regulatory affairs and with FCC and telecommunications-related regulatory matters

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Experience

• Thorough understanding of various international policy and regulations as they pertain to inflight or aeronautical systems, including those of FCC, and other key national regulatory authorities
• Possess the skills and ability to strategically assess and negotiate evolving positions during discussions
• Assist in the evaluation of national licensing requirements to meet the organizations planned or anticipated network operations and other business activities
• Experience advising the business on government affairs, regulatory and spectrum management issues, and directing staff on technical, spectrum, engineering, and legal issues which impact Gogo’s business and regulatory requirements
• Deep understanding and experience of telecom law practice and principles
• Capable of understanding and solving complex telecommunications regulatory and licensing matters in numerous jurisdictions

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Experience

• 5+ years’ experience in federal government contracting, preferably with a defense contractor, telecommunications or other technology organization, or government service
• Support the drafting, reviewing, and negotiating of contracts, NDAs, and other agreements with customers, sales representatives, resellers, distributors, subcontractors, suppliers, and other business partners

Equal Pay Disclosure(s)

Base Pay:

Target Annual Short-Term Incentive:

Eligible for Incentive Stock Program:

Benefits:

Gogo offers competitive benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer an immediate vesting 401k plan, paid time off and volunteer time off. Employees have the option to participate in an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Visit the Careers page on our website for more information at www.gogoair.com/careers.

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Gogo is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, working in compliance with both federal and state laws. We are committed to the concept of Equal Employment opportunity.

Qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, medical condition, or disability.  

The EEO is the law and is available here. Gogo participates in E-Verify (English and Spanish). Right to Work Statement (English and Spanish).