Special Counsel in Technology, Communications, and Media

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Special Counsel to join its Technology, Communications, and Media practice in Washington, DC. This role involves leading wireless regulatory and spectrum matters, advising on FCC strategies, and supporting client growth in mobility and infrastructure sectors.

Duties

• Lead and manage wireless regulatory and spectrum matters for major clients.
• Advise on FCC regulatory strategy, compliance obligations, and emerging wireless policy trends.
• Prepare, review, and supervise high-level submissions and filings before federal agencies.
• Serve as a senior resource to clients, supporting continuity and strategic growth.
• Mentor associates and shape team structure and training.
• Support business development initiatives in wireless and adjacent technology sectors.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to support client and practice-wide objectives.

Requirements

• Significant experience in wireless regulatory and spectrum matters.
• Ability to independently manage complex regulatory matters before the FCC.
• Proven ability to engage directly with major clients on strategic matters.
• Experience supervising teams and managing multifaceted workloads.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Professionalism in client and colleague interactions.
• Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and balance competing responsibilities.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience required.

Education

• JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted or eligible for admission in the District of Columbia.

Skills

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in team settings.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

Built on excellence and driven by change, this AmLaw 100 firm is appealing to associates for its nimble, collaborative legal teams addressing the shifting legal and regulatory requirements of the global market?s most competitive industries. Associates regard the firm as one of the ?heathiest work environments? they have worked in, as well as dealing with interesting work and early responsibility or junior associates. The firm is dedicated to pro bono work, using their program to provide training and guidance for associates. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.