AVP Senior Legal Counsel (Labor)

AT&T•Dallas, TX

11d•$231,700 - $347,500•Onsite

About The Position

AT&T is seeking a skilled and experienced labor and employment lawyer to join our expert legal team in Dallas, Texas. This lawyer will advise on day-to-day labor and employment matters for a complex, highly-regulated company with more than 110,000 U.S. employees, over half of whom are union-represented. Act as a trusted advisor to internal clients who routinely seek strategic and risk-based input for unique solutions beyond a traditional legal focus to achieve desired business outcomes.

Requirements

Experience advising on management-side labor and employment matters with outstanding communication skills, sound judgment, strong analytical abilities, and a focus on delivering practical, risk-adjusted business-solutions.
A track record of proactively handling complex and varied legal matters in a fast-paced environment with a demonstrated ability to prioritize and deliver quality work-product.
Ability to work collaboratively with all internal stakeholders and legal department colleagues.
Knowledge of federal and state labor and employment laws and a passion for continuous learning to spot evolving trends to address potential legal implications for the company.
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
Active membership in good standing with the state bar.
High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical standards.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in labor and employment law, preferably with some in-house counsel experience supporting large organizations.

Nice To Haves

some in-house counsel experience supporting large organizations

Responsibilities

Serve as an expert on a wide range of labor and employment matters, including: Advising on labor contract interpretations, contract negotiations, contract application and compliance, labor strategy, and grievances
Advising on personnel, workplace investigations, and disciplinary matters
Handling federal and state agency matters (e.g., NLRB, EEOC, DOL)
Defending labor arbitrations and overseeing labor-related litigation

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
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
Long Term Grants and Deferred Compensation
Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 28 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays