AVP, Senior Legal Counsel- Labor & Employment

Job Description:

Assistant Vice President in Labor and Employment Job Posting

AT&T is seeking a skilled and experienced labor and employment lawyer to join our expert legal team in Dallas, Texas.  This lawyer will advise on the day-to-day labor and employment matters for a complex, highly regulated company with more than 120,000 U.S. employees, nearly half of whom are union-represented. 

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as an expert on a wide range of labor and employment matters, including:

• Advising on personnel and disciplinary matters
• Handling federal and state agency matters (e.g., EEOC, DOL)
• Advising on labor contract interpretations, contract negotiations, contract application and compliance, and grievances
• Defending labor arbitrations and overseeing labor-related litigation

Act as a trusted advisor to internal clients who routinely seek strategic input for unique solutions beyond a traditional legal focus to achieve desired business outcomes.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience advising on management-side labor and employment matters with outstanding communication skills, strong analytic abilities, and practical solutions.
• A track record of proactively handling complex and varied legal matters in a fast-paced environment with a demonstrated ability to prioritize to deliver quality work-product.  
• The ability to work collaboratively with all internal stakeholders and legal department colleagues.
• Working knowledge of federal and state labor and employment laws with a passion for continuous learning to spot evolving trends and proactively address potential legal implications for the company.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the state bar.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical standards.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in labor and employment law, preferably with some in-house counsel experience.

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 28 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)Long Term Grants and Deferred Compensation 
• 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.

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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.