Associate General Counsel, U.S. Government Affairs and Regulatory

Job description

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

The successful candidate in this role will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing Viasat’s policy and regulatory strategy in the United States, working with senior leaders throughout the company.

Job responsibilities include:

• Proactively shaping the U.S. policy and regulatory environment to advance company interests and objectives.
• Evaluating significant developments in the U.S. policy and regulatory environment to identify opportunities and risks.
• Formulating robust and adaptable company positions and strategies.
• Crafting advocacy materials to effectively communicate Viasat’s positions to regulators, policymakers, and other stakeholders in formal and informal contexts.
• Collaborating with external counsel and consultants to maintain alignment between external advocacy and company positions.
• Meeting with government agencies such as the FCC and NTIA, as well as other stakeholders, to advance company interests and objectives.
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