Sr. Corporate Counsel - Federal Regulatory Affairs (Government Funding & Regulated Programs)
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Are you looking for a work environment which encourages teamwork and where you are respected, supported, challenged, and can grow and advance your career? If your answer is “yes,” you should join T-Mobile’s All-Star Legal Team!T-Mobile’s Federal Regulatory Affairs team is seeking a sharp, business-minded attorney to serve as Senior Corporate Counsel focused on federal funding, broadband deployment programs, and Universal Service. You will lead post-award execution and grant administration, help shape the company’s positions on the FCC’s Universal Service Fund modernization, and partner with our cross-functional team to convert policy into results. You will T-Mobile’s frontline advocate with the FCC, NTIA, industry organizations, and other federal stakeholders.
This position centers on effective advocacy: understanding T-Mobile’s technology and services, combining data with deep knowledge of the law to create persuasive arguments, and clearly presenting the company’s viewpoint while leveraging your knowledge of and relationships with key decisionmakers.
What you’ll do in your role:
- Own government post-award execution: interpret federal and state requirements, coordinate certifications and reporting, and provide practical guidance to business and compliance partners.
- Lead advocacy on USF and funding policy: draft comments, reply comments, ex partes, and briefing materials on USF modernization, including Lifeline, E-Rate, Rural Healthcare, High-Cost and 5G Fund; translate proposals into actionable guidance.
- Guide grant administration and audit readiness: translate complex regulatory programs and rules into internal controls for federal and state grants; partner with our compliance team to manage outside counsel and consultants.
- Analyze internal economics and business cases; reflect insights into filings and cross-functional recommendations.
- Support accessibility matters, including applicable FCC rules and related compliance.
- Coordinate with FCC staff, USAC, NTIA, Treasury, and state broadband offices; prepare executives for meetings and presentations.
- Collaborate across Legal, Government Affairs, Network, Finance, and Operations to ensure filings and communications accurately represent our technology and services.
Maintain trackers and executive updates on deadlines, risks, and opportunities.
The experience you’ll bring:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- 7-10 years of legal experience, preferably with a focus on federal telecommunications law, FCC regulatory work, or public policy.
- Direct experience interacting with the FCC or other government agencies with an understanding of federal or state broadband programs and Universal Service mechanisms preferred.
- Excellent analytical, writing, research skills, and public advocacy—able to translate regulatory complexity into business-relevant insights.
- Excellent judgment, communication, and executive-briefing skills with proven success participating in cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.
- At least 18 years of age
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
Travel:
Travel Required (Yes/No): No
DOT Regulated:
DOT Regulated Position (Yes/No): No
Safety Sensitive Position (Yes/No): No
Base Pay Range: $144,100 - $260,000Corporate Bonus Target: 20%
The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the role. The successful candidate’s actual pay will be based on various factors, such as work location, qualifications, and experience, so the actual starting pay will vary within this range.
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