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.

Overall Purpose: A highly experienced attorney with 8+ years of federal regulatory law experience, preferably before and/or with the Federal Communications Commission or Federal Trade Commission, provides strategic legal counsel, and manages complex legal matters, with a focus on federal telecommunications regulation and privacy law, to ensure compliance, protect the organization’s interests, and further its strategic initiatives.
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, government enforcement investigations, and regulatory compliance, with an emphasis on compliance and investigations pertaining to federal telecommunications and privacy law.• Providing Strategic Counsel: Offer expert legal and policy advice and guidance to senior leadership and company managers on a wide range of legal and policy issues, including issues concerning the intersection of technology and regulation.**• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards, and design and implement risk management strategies.

• Team Leadership and Internal Operations: Mentor and work with a team of experienced legal professionals, and help manage part of the internal operations of the Law Department.

Job Contribution:** An industry-recognized regulatory expert, developing resolutions for critical issues. Innovates and implements company-wide technologies and/or processes to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws. As a senior strategic advisor, their actions have long-term effects on company success. Works autonomously, engaging with senior leaders and often serving as an external spokesperson. Excellent written and oral advocacy skills. Typically reports to Senior Management or a General Attorney.Supervisor: No**
Education/Experience: Requires a law degree and an active license in good standing to practice law in assigned state. 8+ 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:

Washington, District of Columbia

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.