Director - Licensing & Regulatory Affairs (Space42)

Overview:

Space42 (ADX: SPACE42) is a UAE-based AI-powered SpaceTech company that integrates satellite communications, geospatial analytics and artificial intelligence capabilities to enlighten the Earth from space. Established in 2024 following the successful merger between Bayanat and Yahsat, Space42’s global reach allows it to address the rapidly evolving needs of its customers in governments, enterprises, and communities. 

For more information visit: www.space42.ai, follow us on X or Instagram @Space42ai

ROLE PURPOSE

The Director, Regulatory Affairs is responsible for securing and maintaining Space42 spectrum and space authorizations throughout its multiple markets.

Responsibilities:

• Provide advice to senior management on licensing, market access, spectrum positioning, and policy strategy
• Secure, and maintain regulatory approvals and spectrum rights for complex satellite programs across multiple jurisdictions
• Support business development teams
• Manage relationships with governments, regulators, spectrum authorities, multilateral bodies, and international organizations
• Lead advocacy efforts on matters pertaining to regulatory authorizations

      Key Competencies

• Strong expertise in space regulation, spectrum policy, space law including national licensing regimes
• Ability to navigate complex, regulatory and spectrum allocation environments
• Stakeholder engagement and advocacy, including building credible regulatory and spectrum narratives, influencing policymakers, and representing the organization in relevant forums
• managing regulatory and spectrum-related risks, ensuring adherence to international obligations

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of progressive experience in regulatory affairs, spectrum management, or space policy
• Proven experience working with national regulatory authorities, ITU, or international spectrum coordination bodies
• Track record of securing and managing licenses and spectrum rights across multiple jurisdictions
• Experience in the space, satellite, or telecommunications industry is preferred
• Experience in government relations, public policy, or multilateral regulatory environments