EchoStar has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Corporate Counsel in our Hughes Network Systems division . This attorney will provide day-to-day legal, contractual and regulatory advice, drafting and negotiation primarily in support of the Hughes International and Mobilesat business groups. This position reports to the VP – International Contracts responsible for International/Mobilsat business groups and Anti-Bribery Compliance. This position will be located at our headquarters in Germantown, MD.

Responsibilities :

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts, NDAs, and other agreements with customers, sales representatives, resellers, distributors, subcontractors, suppliers and other business partners

• Providing accurate and timely day-to-day legal advice and guidance on a variety of matters in relation to contracts and applicable laws and regulations affecting the business, including telecommunications, trade compliance, anti-corruption/anti-money laundering, data privacy, etc.

• Coordinating with subject matter experts within the Legal Department on various topics including international subsidiary management, corporate governance, trade compliance, communications regulatory, data privacy and other pertinent topic areas

• Serving as liaison for in-house counsel supporting international subsidiaries

• Collaborating with stakeholders in the business unit and various relevant functional and operational groups, providing guidance on contract interpretation and resolving contract disagreements and disputes

• Assisting with due diligence, background checks, and training of potential international business partners, sales representatives and other third-party intermediaries

• Developing and delivering relevant training to the business

• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• JD from an accredited law school and admission to practice in at least one jurisdiction.

• 4-6 years of legal experience with a law firm or at a company working on commercial contracts and/or international business transactions for multinational companies.

• Travel: 10% or less.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Telecommunications or satellite industry experience.

• Excellent written and verbal communication and analytical skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to be engaged and interact with all levels of staff.

• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to work efficiently while managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.

• Display a high degree of integrity, personal judgment, and confidentiality.

Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance.

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