Associate - Communications (Junior)

Pillsbury Open · verified Sep 21, 2026

Washington Full-time Junior Communications

At a glance

Entry-level Communications role at Pillsbury. Washington · full-time · $225,000–$260,000 base.

SalaryStated by Pillsbury

$225,000 – $260,000

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

This role, from PillsburyOur estimate for the market: $65,000–$93,000Median $70,000

Above the market median of $70,000 for entry-level communications roles in Washington.

Worked out from 5 postings that stated pay, median $70,000. Last updated Sep 20, 2026.

RoleCommunications

SeniorityJunior

LocationWashington

EmploymentFull-time

Base pay$225,000–$260,000

PostedSep 18, 2026 · 3d ago

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Advise communications clients on space, satellite, aviation, spectrum, national security, and equipment authorization matters
Represent clients before the FCC, NOAA, FAA, NASA, interagency groups, courts, and international regulators
Support partners on broadcast, media, and other FCC-related work across the practice
Build experience in regulatory advocacy, technology transactions, and communications litigation

What you bring

One to three years of relevant legal experience
Excellent academic credentials plus strong research, writing, analytical, and communication abilities
Background in space regulation, spectrum licensing, or national security processes is preferred
Broadcast, media, or other FCC experience is a plus
A collaborative approach, comfort in a fast-paced setting, and interest in communications law

Who this fits

You’ll fit this junior role if you want to develop communications-law expertise while working closely with partners across varied matters. The position is based in Washington, District of Columbia, and calls for collaborative work in a fast-paced environment.

From the employer

Washington, District of Columbia

Job Description

Pillsbury is actively seeking a junior associate to join its Communications practice. The associate will work closely with partners across the full range of the group’s practice with a primary focus on space and satellite technologies, unmanned aviation systems, spectrum access, national security, and equipment authorization, as well as broadcast and media matters. This will include representing clients before U.S. federal agencies (including the FCC, NOAA, FAA, and NASA), interagency committees (CFIUS and Team Telecom), state and federal courts, and international regulators.

Qualified candidates should have one to three years of relevant legal experience, excellent academic credentials, and strong research, writing, analytical, and communication skills. Experience with space and satellite regulation, spectrum licensing, or national security processes is preferred, but the associate will be expected to assist partners across the firm’s Communication’s practice, so broadcast, media or other FCC-related experience is a plus. Candidates should demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and a genuine interest in developing expertise in communications law—particularly regulatory advocacy, technology transactions, and related litigation—as part of one of the nation’s leading communications practices.

The expected salary range for this position is $225,000 - $260,000. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, relevant experience, qualifications, skill set, and geographic location.

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please contact us at PillsburyWorkday@pillsburylaw.com.