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Regulatory Intern
Internship - Regulatory
Hybrid from Washington, DC
CONTEXT
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the Regulatory team in a fast-paced, growing organization within a dynamic industry, for a 3 month internship (on either a fulltime or parttime basis) starting inMay, June, August and September 2025.
Based in Washington, DC, you will contribute to evaluating the complex international law and regulatory requirements of a global broadband satellite communications, including global advocacy, licensing and compliance activities.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work together with the Regulatory team in researching and analyzing international communications laws and regulations in multiple countries related to matters such as spectrum sharing; universal service; smallsats and non-geostationary satellite regulations; frequency allocations and use; Internet regulation and law; and communications law rulemakings
- Assist the Regulatory team in the preparation of advocacy materials, regulatory filings, and licensing applications.
- Track regulatory proceedings and provide accurate summaries of regulatory documents and filings.
- The Regulatory team aims to treat interns as a member of the team. Thus, Regulatory Interns should expect substantive assignments that would otherwise be the responsibility of other team members.
YOUR PROFILE:
Must Have
- Currently be a J.D or LL.M student
- An interest in Law, Public Policy/Administration, International Affairs/Relations, International Business or Economics, Political Science, or another related field.
- Familiarity and/or a demonstrated interest in communications law and/or space law is a plus.
- Strong legal research and writing skills.
- Strong computer literacy (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Sharepoint)
- Fluency in spoken and written English with additional languages considered an asset
- U.S. Citizens or people already authorized to work in the U.S.
Nice to Have
- Strong interest in the global technology, media, and telecom business and satellite communications in particular.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
- Flexible working policy
- Valuable, meaningful and hands-on experience
- A paid internship of $22/h for undergraduates and $25/h for graduates
- A range of wellness activities and employee assistance programmes (varies by location)
- An employer that values all aspects of Diversity and respects every individual's story
SES is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
SES and its Affiliated Companies are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In conformity with U.S. Government technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and/or other applicable U.S. law, regulation or other requirements imposed by the U.S. Goverment, certain positions may require U.S. Citizenship, status as a lawful permanent resident of the U.S. or a "protected individual" as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligibility to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.
Salary : $22 - $25
