Closing Date: 26th March, 2032

Description:

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP seeks a junior to midlevel associate to join its nationally recognized Communications practice in San Francisco or Los Angeles. The associate will work on sophisticated telecommunications, broadband, wireless, and technology matters before the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and related state and federal agencies and courts. This role offers the opportunity to advise innovative clients on cutting-edge regulatory, policy, litigation, and compliance matters involving communications technologies, emerging platforms, artificial intelligence, and consumer protection issues.

DWT's Communications Practice has been recognized as “Law Firm of the Year” in Communications Law by Best Lawyers and U.S. News and is widely known for representing leading telecommunications providers, technology companies, entrepreneurs, and industry innovators nationwide.

Responsibilities:

Represent telecommunications, broadband, wireless, cable, and technology clients before the CPUC, FCC, and other state and federal agencies
Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, agency filings, comments, briefs, and other regulatory and litigation-related documents
Advise clients on regulatory compliance, telecommunications policy, consumer protection, and emerging technology issues
Support enforcement proceedings and transactional matters involving communications and technology clients
Monitor and analyze developments in telecommunications, AI governance, broadband deployment, privacy, and technology policy
Participate in client counseling, strategy discussions, and agency advocacy efforts
Collaborate with attorneys across offices and practice groups on multidisciplinary client matters
Contribute to client development initiatives and thought leadership opportunities within the communications and technology sectors

Qualifications:

JD from an accredited law school
Admission to practice in California
Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm
Prior experience with the CPUC, FCC, NTIA, or another state or federal regulatory agency is strongly preferred
Experience or demonstrated interest in telecommunications, administrative law, technology policy, AI governance, broadband, media, or consumer protection matters
Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills
Excellent academic credentials
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a collaborative environment
Commitment to client service and professional excellence