Junior telecommunications regulatory lawyer

Job Description

Fluency in English and Italian required. Please submit your CV in English.

At BT International, our purpose is to keep the world connected. As part of BT, we build on almost 180 years of innovation and expertise to deliver secure connectivity and digital services to some of the world’s leading multinational businesses and organisations. Our customers trust us to safeguard their data, drive their digital transformation and keep their businesses running.

With colleagues on the ground across the world and supporting customers wherever they need to operate, BT International offers a truly global experience. Whether it’s about providing cloud connectivity, helping organisations collaborate, or enabling innovation in cybersecurity and digital services, you’ll be part of a team that shapes how businesses succeed in a world that is being transformed by AI.

If you have the drive and ambition to make an impact on a global stage, BT International is where it happens.

Why this role matters

Shape the regulatory landscape of digital connectivity in Europe.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Regulatory Counsel to join our Spanish Hub Legal team, supporting telecommunications and IT regulatory compliance across Italy, the EU Nordics, and additional European jurisdictions.
This is a pivotal role within our international regulatory function, offering exposure to high-impact legal advisory work across multiple markets in a dynamic, innovation-driven sector.

What you’ll be doing

As part of our pan-European Regulatory team, you will:

• Serve as a trusted legal advisor on telecom and IT regulatory frameworks, focusing primarily on Italy and the Nordics, while supporting other regions as needed.
• Advise on a broad range of regulatory topics, including:
• Licensing and authorisation regimes
• Numbering and call routing regulations
• Telco reporting and notification obligations
• Interconnection and access rules
• Price regulation and billing obligations
• Law enforcement engagement (e.g. legal intercept, data retention, customer verification)
• Cybersecurity, telco secrecy, and cloud regulation
• Conduct regulatory horizon scanning – monitoring and evaluating upcoming legal enactments and legislative initiatives.
• Support the business with regulatory risk assessment, compliance analysis, and documentation.
• Ensure ongoing alignment with regulatory obligations in relation to product launches, customer solutions, and standard terms.
• Collaborate with legal peers and stakeholders across Europe on complex multi-jurisdictional matters.
• Contribute to digital transformation initiatives within Legal, including legal tech tools and electronic reporting standards.

About you

We are looking for a candidate who brings a combination of regulatory expertise, strategic thinking, and operational pragmatism.

Essential skills and experience

• Fully qualified lawyer or regulatory expert with a strong track record in telecoms/IT law, ideally focused on Italy and/or Nordic countries.
• Previous and relevant experience in a multinational company, regulatory authority, or international law firm dealing with this matters required.
• Fluency in English (professional working proficiency) and strong command of Italian.
• Demonstrated ability to assess legal risk and communicate complex issues clearly to stakeholders.
• Familiarity with European telecom frameworks and a proactive approach to legal change management.
• Comfortable working autonomously in a fast-paced, international environment.

Desirable

• Experience with legal tech or digital legal operations tools.
• High level of commercial acumen and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage diverse regulatory deliverables.

What’s in it for you

• A high-impact role in a forward-thinking, pan-European regulatory function.
• Collaboration with experienced legal professionals across Europe.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and cross-border professional development.

Join us

This role is more than legal support – it’s about shaping the future of telecoms compliance in Europe.
If you’re a regulatory professional seeking a strategic, international challenge with meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.

A few points to note

Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.

Please note that as part of our recruitment process, we conduct background checks, which include verification of the highest educational qualification. Additionally, for certain positions, a certificate of good conduct may be requested following a successful application.

Don’t meet every single requirement?

Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best. So, if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement in the Job Description, please apply anyway – you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.