Counsel, Consumer Protection and Network Security Policy

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What you’ll be doing …Verizon seeks a technically-sophisticated attorney to join its policy organization’s Regulatory Affairs team, which handles advocacy efforts across jurisdictions on various issues, including infrastructure, cybersecurity, privacy, artificial intelligence, public safety, transactions, net neutrality, consumer protection, and wireless spectrum.  This position will focus on government policy initiatives relating to robocalls/robotexts, fraud/scam mitigation, network security/resilience, and consumer protection, including Telephone Consumer Protection Act issues.  

The candidate must have superior writing and oral advocacy skills, sound business and judgment, a calm and confident demeanor, and the ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.  The ideal candidate will have a technology background and/or a proven ability to successfully engage complex technology issues associated with communications networks and IT systems. They will also have strong presence, experience presenting to and advising business executives on government policy initiatives, and the ability to successfully drive government and industry outcomes that benefit Verizon and its customers.

Responsibilities will include:

Monitoring and managing state, federal and international policy developments on a variety of topics.

Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with internal business and technology leaders and with external public and private sector stakeholders. Representing Verizon before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and other government agencies, Congress, and in industry bodies.

Managing Verizon’s participation in collaborative partnerships with government and private sector stakeholders relating to information sharing and development of best practices on law enforcement, security, and consumer protection issues.  What we’re looking for…You’ll need to have:

JD degree and six or more years of relevant work experience.

Bar membership and needed licenses.

Experience working with the cybersecurity, network security, public safety, consumer protection or law enforcement communities.

Proven track record successfully engaging complex technical issues, ideally involving the communications industry.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

Experience advocating in rule makings and other proceedings before the FCC, the Federal Trade Commission, or other federal agencies.  Experience using Artificial Intelligence tools to increase productivity and monitor complex issues.

Degree in computer science, engineering, or other technical discipline.

Demonstrated strong analytical, problem-solving, and oral and written advocacy skills

Excellent writing and advocacy skills.

Proven track record supporting business leaders on legal issues involving technology.

The ability to navigate tight deadlines and balance numerous complex projects.

The resilience to seek the best result for our clients and customers even in the face of obstacles that are beyond your control to manage. Ability to work under high pressure and with…