VP, Legal & Regulatory

GTT

VP, Legal & Regulatory serving as a senior advisor on legal and regulatory issues at GTT. Leading cross-functional initiatives and ensuring compliance across global telecommunications operations.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead GTT’s global telecommunications regulatory strategy, including oversight of licensing, authorizations, and compliance obligations across key jurisdictions (e.g., FCC, Section 214, Ofcom, EU frameworks, and other national regulators)
Advise on regulatory implications of network operations, including cross-border data flows, infrastructure deployment, and global connectivity services
Oversee responses to regulatory inquiries, audits, investigations, and enforcement actions across jurisdictions
Partner with Government Affairs and external counsel on advocacy, rulemakings, and industry consultations
Monitor geopolitical, national security, and regulatory developments impacting telecommunications providers, including sanctions, supply chain risks, and foreign ownership restrictions
Provide legal leadership on interconnection, peering, numbering, and carrier regulatory obligations
Provide executive-level counsel on high-risk, high-impact matters, including regulatory enforcement exposure, cybersecurity obligations, data protection, and national security reviews
Lead development and implementation of enterprise legal risk frameworks aligned with global telecommunications operations
Support strategic transactions (M&A, divestitures, joint ventures) with a focus on regulatory approvals and integration risks
Establish governance frameworks for data, AI, and security aligned with evolving regulatory requirements
Provide clear, actionable, and business-oriented legal and regulatory advice to senior leadership and operational teams
Liaise with internal business functions (Product, Operations, Sales, HR, Finance) to support business initiatives and enable growth
Lead, advise on, and oversee a wide range of legal matters, including regulatory affairs, corporate law, commercial contracts, employment law, litigation, cybersecurity, and privacy
Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies across all jurisdictions
Instruct and manage external counsel in a cost-effective and strategic manner
Deliver high-quality legal support in a timely and efficient manner.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Law degree from an ABA-accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
15+ years of relevant legal experience, including a combination of law firm and in-house roles
Significant experience in telecommunications law and regulation, including multinational network operations, licensing, and regulatory compliance frameworks
Deep understanding of commercial law and its application in complex business environments
Extensive experience advising on multi-jurisdictional telecommunications regulatory frameworks across North America, Europe, and other global markets
Demonstrated experience navigating regulatory approvals and national security reviews in cross-border transactions involving telecommunications assets.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Employment Opportunity: GTT provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
GTT complies with applicable laws governing non-discrimination in employment and prohibits workplace harassment of any kind.

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Hard Skills & Tools

telecommunications lawregulatory compliancecommercial lawdata protectioncybersecuritylicensingregulatory approvalscross-border transactionslegal risk frameworksM&A

Soft Skills

leadershipadvisorycommunicationstrategic thinkingcollaborationproblem-solvingnegotiationanalytical skillstime managementbusiness-oriented advice

Certifications

law degreeactive membership in U.S. state bar