Sr. Corporate Counsel – Government Investigations & Litigation

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Are you looking for a work environment which encourages teamwork and where you are respected, supported, challenged, and can grow and advance your career? If your answer is “yes,” you should join T-Mobile’s All-Star Legal Team!

The Sr. Corporate Counsel, Government Investigations & Litigation is a core member of T-Mobile’s legal organization, working on cutting-edge business and legal issues and designing case strategy to advance T-Mobile’s Un-carrier promise. This senior attorney will have significant responsibility for efficiently managing internal and regulatory investigations, as well as commercial litigation, with a particular focus on matters relating to cybersecurity, IOT and network security, and consumer privacy. This attorney will play a leading role on cross-functional teams with colleagues across T-Mobile’s legal and government affairs teams and will interact with leaders from the legal department and many business teams to deliver sound, actionable, and timely strategic and legal advice in the handling of legal and regulatory proceedings.

What you’ll do in your role.

This role will assume the following responsibilities, again with a specific focus on matters relating to cybersecurity, IOT and network security, and consumer privacy, along with a variety of other commercial and consumer-oriented litigation:

• Responsible for case management, including selection and oversight of outside counsel, setting case strategies, and setting and managing case budgets.
• Lead the Company’s response to state and federal regulatory inquiries, as well as any resulting litigation. 
• Manage litigation proceedings and filings (including conducting internal fact investigation, preparing and filing pleadings with outside counsel, handling discovery, reviewing legal briefs, and preparing cases for trial and/or settlement).
• Advise internal clients, including senior leaders, on legal and business risks.
• Partner with key business leaders and legal vendors to align legal strategy with the business goals and objectives.
• Oversee privileged investigations relating to cyber and data security incidents.
• Monitor new developments and emerging risks in cybersecurity, privacy, and consumer protection law and assess and communicate related legal risks.

The experience you’ll bring.

• J.D. or equivalent from an accredited law school, and an active member in good standing of a relevant state bar.
• Minimum of 7 years’ relevant experience litigating complex, large-scale commercial and consumer litigation and/or managing state and federal regulatory investigations and litigation.
• Preference for candidates with substantial experience and expertise in the areas of cybersecurity and privacy and government investigations.
• Preference for candidates with large law firm and in-house counsel experience.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, and customer-oriented interpersonal skills.
• Excellent legal, business, and practical judgment.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Demonstrated ability to articulate, evaluate, and weigh business and legal risks to deliver practical advice and achieve successful outcomes.
• Ability to effectively manage and prioritize competing demands and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong, independent judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to deliver against multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Cost conscious and budget driven.
• Customer focus and a bias for action.

• At least 18 years of age
• Legally authorized to work in the United States
 

Base Pay Range: $144,100 - $260,000Corporate Bonus Target: 20%

The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the role. The successful candidate’s actual pay will be based on various factors, such as work location, qualifications, and experience, so the actual starting pay will vary within this range.

At T-Mobile, employees in regular, non-temporary roles are eligible for an annual bonus or periodic sales incentive or bonus, based on their role. Most Corporate employees are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance and which is set at a percentage of the employee’s eligible earnings in the prior year. Certain positions in Customer Care are eligible for monthly bonuses based on individual and/or team performance. To find the pay range for this role based on hiring location, https://paylookup.t-mobile.com/paylookup?reqID=REQ318885¶dox=1

At T-Mobile, our benefits exemplify the spirit of One Team, Together! A big part of how we care for one another is working to ensure our benefits evolve to meet the needs of our team members. Full and part-time employees have access to the same benefits when eligible. We cover all of the bases, offering medical, dental and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, 401(k), employee stock grants, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays - which total about 4 weeks for new full-time employees and about 2.5 weeks for new part-time employees annually - paid parental and family leave, family building benefits, back-up care, enhanced family support, childcare subsidy, tuition assistance, college coaching, short- and long-term disability, voluntary AD&D coverage, voluntary accident coverage, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, and voluntary long-term care insurance. We don't stop there - eligible employees can also receive mobile service & home internet discounts, pet insurance, and access to commuter and transit programs! To learn about T-Mobile’s amazing benefits, check out www.t-mobilebenefits.com.

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As part of the T-Mobile team, you know the Un-carrier doesn’t have a corporate ladder–it’s more like a jungle gym of possibilities! We love helping our employees grow in their careers, because it’s that shared drive to aim high that drives our business and our culture forward. By applying for this career opportunity, you’re living our values while investing in your career growth–and we applaud it. You’re unstoppable!

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Talent comes in all forms at the Un-carrier. If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by emailing ApplicantAccommodation@t-mobile.com or calling 1-844-873-9500. Please note, this contact channel is not a means to apply for or inquire about a position and we are unable to respond to non-accommodation related requests.