Corporate Counsel - eDiscovery

T-Mobile USA•Bellevue, WA

6d•$123,200 - $222,200

About The Position

T-Mobile is seeking an attorney with strong analytical and communication skills and creative problem-solving ability to provide practical, strategic legal guidance to business teams. The Corporate Counsel will work with legal department experts and business partners to address complex legal and technological challenges, managing legal and procedural aspects of T-Mobile’s eDiscovery program across litigation, arbitration, and regulatory matters. The role includes managing legal holds, custodian interviews, privilege review, and matter strategy; directing managed document review and discovery motion practice; representing the organization in meet-and-confer negotiations and discovery-related proceedings; and advising stakeholders on procedural and evidentiary issues related to discovery scope, privilege, and production. The counsel will direct outside counsel on eDiscovery matters, maintain defensibility documentation, and collaborate with Legal Operations and Project Management on discovery execution and related operational and technology projects.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD).
At least 3 years of experience practicing law, with at least 3 years focused on eDiscovery, litigation, arbitration, or regulatory matters, including managing discovery strategy and execution such as legal holds, collections, and productions.
2–4 years providing legal direction to managed document review teams or outside counsel vendors.
2–4 years of in-house and/or top law firm transitional experience in a corporate legal environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, actionable guidance.
Ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels, from technical teams to senior leadership.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.
At least 18 years of age.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage legal holds, custodian interviews, and discovery strategy execution across assigned litigation, arbitration, and regulatory matters.
Provide privilege guidance and legal-strategy direction for managed document review, including reviewer training and legal sign-off on privilege logs and redactions.
Support discovery motion practice and represent eDiscovery in meet-and-confer conferences and negotiations with opposing counsel.
Engage and direct outside counsel on eDiscovery matters to align execution with case strategy and procedural rules.
Advise internal stakeholders on procedural and evidentiary eDiscovery issues.
Collaborate with Legal Operations and Project Management on discovery execution.
Maintain defensibility documentation and contribute legal input on operational and technology projects affecting discovery.
Apply eDiscovery legal expertise to matter logistics decisions with downstream cost and compliance consequences.

Benefits

Competitive base salary and compensation package.
Annual stock grant and employee stock purchase plan.
401(k).
Access to free, year-round money coaches.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Flexible spending account.
Paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays.
Paid parental and family leave.
Family-building benefits, back-up care, enhanced family support, and childcare subsidy.
Tuition assistance and college coaching.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Voluntary AD&D, accident, life, disability, and long-term care insurance.
Mobile service and home internet discounts for eligible employees.
Pet insurance for eligible employees.
Commuter and transit programs for eligible employees.
Annual bonus or periodic sales incentive or bonus, based on role and eligibility.