AVP Senior Legal Counsel

Job Description:

We are seeking an AVP, Senior Legal Counsel that is motivated, self-reliant lawyers with unique litigation experience to join our Litigation team. This role involves managing a fast-paced, diverse, and complex national commercial litigation docket, working closely with in-house colleagues, outside counsel, and business clients. Well-qualified candidates will have recent trial experience at federal government agencies such as DOJ, SEC, or US Attorney’s office, or supervisory experience in large corporate litigation departments. Candidates must be effective communicators, creative, strategic, and work well in a team environment. Excellent academic credentials and a minimum of 7 years of experience are required. Class-action and multi-district litigation experience are a plus. Interested candidates should provide a resume, writing sample, references, and GPA / class rank. This position requires office presence 5 days per week and the Dallas Office is strongly preferred.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Manages a fast-paced, diverse, and complex national commercial litigation docket, working closely with in-house colleagues, outside counsel, and business clients. Job Contribution: Typically reports to Senior Management.
• Education: Requires a law degree and an active license in good standing to practice law in assigned state.

Experience:

• Typically requires 7 or more years of experience. Well qualified candidates will have recent trial experience at federal government agencies, such as DOJ, SEC, or US Attorney's Office, or supervisory experience in large corporate litigation departments.

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

A career with us, a global leader in communications and technology, comes with big rewards. As part of our team, you’ll lead transformation surrounded by trailblazing industry leaders like you. You’ll be empowered to go above and beyond – making a difference through company-sponsored initiatives or connecting and networking through one of our many employee groups. And regardless of where you’re at in your career trajectory, you’ll be rewarded by the impact that comes with making a difference in the lives of millions.

With AT&T, you’ll be a part of something greater, do incredible things and be rewarded with a chance to change the world.

AT&T will consider for employment qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of federal, State, and local laws.

Ready to close the deal on a career with AT&T?

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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.