Job Description:

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.

At AT&T, we empower leaders to drive change in a fast-evolving, connected world. Your strategic vision will help serve customers and transform lives through innovative solutions and impactful connections.

We are seeking an AVP, Senior Legal Counsel, that is a motivated, self-reliant lawyer with unique investigative experience to join our Compliance Legal team. This role involves working closely with in-house colleagues, outside counsel, and business clients, among others, to manage a fast-paced, diverse, and complex docket of internal investigations and provide strategic legal counsel regarding legal and compliance risks.

Well-qualified candidates will have substantial criminal and/or civil investigative experience at federal government agencies such as DOJ, FTC, SEC, or US Attorney’s office, internal investigative expertise in-house, or extensive experience in one or more large corporate law firms. Candidates must be effective communicators, creative, strategic, and work well in a team environment. a Law degree and an active license in good standing to practice are required. This position requires office presence 5 days per week, and location in the Dallas Office is preferred.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Manage a fast-paced, diverse, and complex docket of sensitive investigations.Work closely with in-house colleagues, outside counsel, and business clients.

Experience:

Education: Requires a law degree and an active license in good standing to practice law.Extensive investigative experience required.  Criminal investigative experience is preferred.Well-qualified candidates will have recent investigative and trial experience at federal government agencies, such as DOJ, FTC, SEC, or US Attorney's Office, internal investigative expertise in-house, or extensive experience in one or more large corporate law firms.

Our AVP Senior Legal Counsel earns between $231,700 - $347,500 USD Annual. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.  

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage  401(k) plan  Tuition reimbursement program  Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)  Paid Parental Leave  Paid Caregiver Leave  Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected  Adoption Reimbursement  Disability Benefits (short term and long term)  Life and Accidental Death Insurance  Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal  Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)  Extensive employee wellness programs  Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories,AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

If you’re ready to make an impact on our business and your career, bring your bold ideas to a world of possibility.  Apply today!

Ready to join our team? Apply today!

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Dallas, Texas

Salary Range:

$231,700.00 - $347,500.00

It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.

Job ID R-97227 Date posted 01/20/2026