**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 motivated, self-reliant lawyers with unique litigation experience to join our Litigation team. This role involves managing a fast-paced, diverse, and complex national commercial litigation docket, working closely with in-house colleagues, outside counsel, and business clients. Excellent academic credentials and a minimum of 6 years of experience are required. Well-qualified candidates will have trial experience at federal government agencies (e.g., DOJ, SEC, or US Attorney) or large law firms, or supervisory experience in large corporate litigation departments. Class-action, mass tort, or MDL experience are a plus. Interested candidates should provide a resume, writing sample, references, and GPA / class rank. Office position located in Dallas. **Overall Purpose:** A highly experienced attorney with 6+ years of law experience, supervises a team of attorneys, provides strategic legal counsel, and manages complex legal matters to ensure compliance and protect the organization’s interests. **Key Roles and Responsibilities:** Typical tasks may include, but are not limited to, the following: • **Managing Complex Legal Matters:** Oversee and manage complex legal projects, including litigation, regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, and dispute resolution. • **Providing Strategic Legal Counsel:** Offer expert legal advice and guidance to senior leadership and company managers on a wide range of legal issues. • **Compliance and Risk Management:** Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards, and implement risk management strategies. • **Contract Review and Negotiation:** Review, draft, and negotiate significant corporate legal documents, contracts, and agreements to protect the organization’s interests. • **Team Leadership and Internal Operations:** Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of experienced attorneys, and manage part of the internal operations of the Law Department. **Job Contribution:** An industry-recognized expert, developing resolutions for critical issues and significant design matters. Innovates and implements company-wide technologies and/or processes, impacting future concepts and products. As a senior strategic advisor, their actions have long-term effects on company success. Works autonomously, continuously engaging with senior leaders and often serving as an external spokesperson. **Education/Experience:** Requires a law degree and an active license in good standing to practice law in assigned state. 6+ years of related experience. 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. AT&T will consider for employment qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of federal, state and local laws We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status