Vice President, Legal & Regulatory Affairs

About the Company

Innovative space communications company

Industry

Telecommunications

Type

Privately Held, VC-backed

Founded

2015

Employees

1. 200

Funding

$11-$25 million

Categories

- Telecommunications
- B2B
- Satellite
- Information
- Internet
- Technology
- Networking
- Information Technology & Services
- Satellite Communication

About the Role

The Company is seeking a General Counsel & Vice President, Legal and Regulatory Affairs to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will be the executive leader responsible for all legal, regulatory, compliance, government affairs, and corporate governance activities on a global scale.
This role involves serving as a trusted advisor to the CEO, executive leadership team, and Board of Directors, and leading the company's legal strategy in support of rapid growth, international expansion, and strategic commercial initiatives.

Key responsibilities include executive and legal leadership, overseeing legal and regulatory affairs teams, and building strong partnerships across various business functions. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school, be licensed to practice law in the US or Canada,



and have over 15 years of legal leadership experience, with a solid background in corporate governance and international business law.

The role also requires a candidate with exceptional communication and executive presentation skills, and the ability to manage legal teams and outside counsel effectively. Experience in highly regulated technology industries, particularly in aerospace, satellite communications, or telecommunications, is a significant advantage.
The General Counsel will be expected to lead the company's global spectrum strategy, engage with regulatory agencies, and represent the company in policy discussions. Additionally, the role involves leading enterprise compliance programs, identifying legal and regulatory risks, and developing mitigation strategies.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of spectrum regulation, satellite licensing, and international regulatory frameworks, as well as experience with government and defense programs, and a familiarity with export controls and government security requirements.

Hiring Manager Title

CEO

Functions

- Legal

📌 Vice President, Legal & Regulatory Affairs (Brampton)
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