AVP, Senior Legal Counsel

AT&T•Dallas, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Requires a law degree and an active license in good standing to practice law.
Extensive investigative experience required.
Candidates must be effective communicators, creative, strategic, and work well in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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

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