Description:
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
