[Remote] VP, Legal & Regulatory

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GTT is a leading telecommunications company seeking a VP, Legal & Regulatory to serve as a senior advisor on legal, regulatory, and ethical issues. The role involves leading regulatory strategy, providing executive-level counsel on high-impact matters, and ensuring compliance across global operations while interacting with various internal and external stakeholders.ResponsibilitiesLead 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 servicesOversee responses to regulatory inquiries, audits, investigations, and enforcement actions across jurisdictionsPartner with Government Affairs and external counsel on advocacy, rulemakings, and industry consultationsMonitor geopolitical, national security, and regulatory developments impacting telecommunications providers, including sanctions, supply chain risks, and foreign ownership restrictionsProvide legal leadership on interconnection, peering, numbering, and carrier regulatory obligationsProvide executive-level counsel on high-risk, high-impact matters, including regulatory enforcement exposure, cybersecurity obligations, data protection, and national security reviews (including CFIUS and Team Telecom)Lead development and implementation of enterprise legal risk frameworks aligned with global telecommunications operationsSupport strategic transactions (M&A, divestitures, joint ventures) with a focus on regulatory approvals and integration risksEstablish governance frameworks for data, AI, and security aligned with evolving regulatory requirementsProvide clear, actionable, and business-oriented legal and regulatory advice to senior leadership and operational teamsLiaise with internal business functions (Product, Operations, Sales, HR, Finance) to support business initiatives and enable growthLead, advise on, and oversee a wide range of legal matters, including regulatory affairs, corporate law, commercial contracts, employment law, litigation, cybersecurity, and privacyEnsure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies across all jurisdictionsInstruct and manage external counsel in a cost-effective and strategic mannerDeliver high-quality legal support in a timely and efficient mannerSkillsLaw degree from an ABA-accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar15+ years of relevant legal experience, including a combination of law firm and in-house rolesSignificant experience in telecommunications law and regulation, including multinational network operations, licensing, and regulatory compliance frameworksDeep understanding of commercial law and its application in complex business environmentsExtensive experience advising on multi-jurisdictional telecommunications regulatory frameworks across North America, Europe, and other global marketsDemonstrated experience navigating regulatory approvals and national security reviews in cross-border transactions involving telecommunications assetsExperience in a global telecommunications or technology organizationExperience engaging directly with regulators and industry bodiesBackground supporting multinational operations and cross-border legal frameworksCompany OverviewGTT is a leading networking and security as a service provider for multinational organizations, simply and securely connecting people and machines to data and applications – anywhere in the world. It was founded in 1998, and is headquartered in Mclean, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.gtt.net/us-en/.