Corporate Counsel – Network Operations

T-Mobile USA•Bellevue, WA

About The Position

T-Mobile is hiring an attorney to provide strategic legal and regulatory guidance to its network operations teams. The Corporate Counsel serves as a trusted advisor to teams responsible for keeping the network operational, resilient, and trustworthy, and partners with legal colleagues and business stakeholders to develop practical solutions to complex legal and technological challenges. The role advises on telecommunications laws, regulations, obligations, and industry standards affecting network operations, including transmission requirements, network reliability, outage reporting, disaster preparedness and recovery, STIR/SHAKEN, Know Your Customer, and the Robocall Mitigation Database. The attorney assesses legal and regulatory risks, advises on product development, supports compliance programs, drafts policies and operational guidance, advises on legislative developments, and helps deliver customer-focused innovation while balancing business objectives with regulatory obligations. The position is in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment. Travel is not required. T-Mobile describes the role as not DOT-regulated and not safety-sensitive.

Requirements

2–4+ years of experience as an in-house, top law firm, or government attorney, with relevant experience.
Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited university with outstanding academic credentials.
Current membership in good standing of the bar in at least one U.S. state.
Experience or deep interest in technology, including network technology, telecommunications, and IT infrastructures.
Strong aptitude and enthusiasm for learning new technology.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and advise on highly complex, high-impact matters and navigate ambiguity.
Demonstrated ability to establish oneself as a subject matter expert in specialty fields.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to interact with a range of personalities and roles across the business with executive maturity.
Ability to navigate a complex organization and deliver results efficiently.
Pragmatic business sense and good judgment.
Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
Drive to solve customer pain points and a commitment to serving customers.
Desire and ability to work as part of a team.
At least 18 years of age.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Advise the company on telecommunications laws, regulations, obligations, and industry standards affecting network operations.
Build strong business partnerships and advise on legal considerations related to business strategies and products.
Drive compliance programs in relevant areas, including drafting internal and public-facing policies, disclosures, and other documentation, and providing compliance training.
Analyze potentially impactful legislation and regulations and provide subject matter expertise to the Government Affairs team.
Contribute to other department and team initiatives as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive base salary and compensation package.
Annual stock grant and employee stock purchase plan.
401(k) and access to year-round money coaches.
Annual bonus eligibility for employees in regular, non-temporary roles, subject to role and applicable performance terms.
Medical, dental, and 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 and accident coverage, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, and voluntary 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.