Provide legal support for Association and member companies in proceedings before government agencies and courts. Advise and assist SVP in formulating and implementing Department and Association policies and programs; provide supervision and direction for more junior attorneys; assist General Counsel in implementing General Counsel responsibilities for the Association.

Essential Functions

• Advises and assists the Senior Vice President (SVP) in formulating and implementing departmental and organizational policies and programs.
• Serves as Association lead on cable television policy issues.
• Provides supervision, guidance, and direction to junior attorneys within the department.
• Supports the General Counsel in executing their responsibilities for the organization.
• Drafts comments for filing with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Copyright Office, and other      regulatory agencies.
• Prepares briefs for court cases and issue briefs for legislative advocacy efforts.
• Advocates for the cable industry's positions before the FCC and other governmental bodies.
• Supervises and manages outside counsel and external experts engaged by the organization.
• Coordinates policy positions with member companies, their legal counsel, and industry coalitions.
• Advises members and the organization on legal (including in-house legal matters) and policy-related matters.
• Provides guidance to members on day-to-day operational and compliance questions.
• Represents the Legal Department at meetings, conferences, and industry events alongside the SVP.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Hold undergraduate and a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited institution. Licensed to practice law in relevant jurisdictions (DC, MD, VA).
• Significant FCC and/or relevant private practice experience.
• Knowledge of cable television  industry and video policy issues is preferred.
• Political acumen and knowledge of the inner workings of policymaking and governmental bodies.
• Experience serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and senior business leaders, with a proven ability to guide them through sophisticated legal, business, and regulatory matters.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Clear communicator and engaging public speaker with excellent legal and general writing skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills; capable of building and cultivating strong relationships with internal clients and external parties.
• Team player with the ability to work well cross-functionally and in a team environment. 
• Strategic thinker with the ability to assess complex problems and propose solutions.
• Self-motivated and results-oriented; willing to roll up sleeves and execute.
• Possesses unquestioned integrity and ethics, a high level of professionalism, and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Demonstrates a firm commitment to establishing and upholding key company values and culture.
• Ability to travel.