Telecommunications Counsel, Africa
SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP - Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022Work at SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP
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Interested in learning more about this job Scroll down and find out what skills, experience and educational qualifications are needed.Starlink, our revolutionary satellite constellation, is delivering low-latency broadband internet worldwide. As a Telecommunications Counsel, you will help the business understand and navigate applicable laws and regulations in Africa.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Advise the Starlink team on the laws, regulations, and policies that impact business in markets throughout Africa, particularly laws relating to telecommunications and internet services
Analyze legal and regulatory risks and communicate them to the business and technical teams to enable sound compliance decisions and to support telecommunications and other business licensing in Africa
Develop tools for the legal, business, and technical teams to understand and comply with legal and regulatory requirements in multiple jurisdictions
Monitor legal and policy developments related to the Starlink business
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Juris Doctor degree or foreign equivalent from an accredited law school
5+ years of professional experience with regulatory compliance matters in the telecommunications industry related to broadband and/or satellite services
Active bar membership in at least one jurisdiction
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Fluency in French, Portuguese and/or Arabic
Knowledge of telecommunications business and regulatory issues outside of the U.S.
Prior experience managing legal issues for a high-growth multinational company
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position is based in Washington DC, and requires being onsite - remote and hybrid work will not be considered
Must be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Telecommunications Counsel: $190,000.00 - $230,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Exempt employees are eligible for 5 days of sick leave per year.
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