Corporate Counsel – Labor & Employment

Overview

At T-Mobile, we invest in YOU! Our Total Rewards Package ensures that employees get the same big love we give our customers. All team members receive a competitive base salary and compensation package - this is Total Rewards. Employees enjoy multiple wealth-building opportunities through our annual stock grant, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k), and access to free, year-round money coaches. That’s how we’re UNSTOPPABLE for our employees!

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!

This role is a Hybrid in-office position in Bellevue, WA, or Overland Park, KS.

This attorney, working in the Legal Affairs Department, will represent T-Mobile and provide counsel to business units and Human Resources on employment and labor-related legal matters, with a focus on the Retail line of business; prepare and review legal documents including pleadings, briefs, position statements and other filings in pre-litigation and litigation, with a focus on employment arbitrations); and assist with other matters as needed.

• Provide practical, day-to-day, employment-law counseling to HR and other internal clients to identify and manage employment legal risks.
• Engage and work with outside counsel to manage employment litigation (primarily employment-law arbitrations) and administrative proceedings with a focus on creative strategies, cost reduction, and efficient resolutions.
• Prepare responses to agency charges and demand letters.
• Develop and review written HR policies, guidelines, templates, and forms.
• Develop and deliver legal training to HR and other internal clients.
• Provide employment law advice regarding internal investigations.
• Advise and help clients understand employment-law compliance issues.
• Counsel and advise clients on a wide variety of complex and developing employment-related legal and business issues.

• 2- 4+ years of experience as an employment attorney, with relevant in-house and/or top law firm experience
• Minimum 4 years, prefer 6+ years, of experience handling litigation involving discrimination, retaliation, harassment, and other employment-related claims, with a focus on employment arbitrations.
• Prefer some exposure to one or more of the following areas: international employment law, labor relations, or ERISA.
• Ability to work independently and effectively despite ambiguity and rapid change.
• Excellent writing skills, with a focus on providing practical advice.
• Amazing oral communication skills, with a focus on clearly and simply conveying complex employment law concepts, risks, and options to HR and other internal clients.
• Strong judgement that allows you to properly weigh what’s best for our customers and our business, what’s best for our employees, and potential legal risks
• Strong project management skills
• A demonstrated ability to collaborate with other legal and business professionals in a complex organization with a focus on delivering results efficiently.
• A keen business sense with negotiation and drafting skills
• Ability to work efficiently, meet demanding deadlines, and balance multiple, and sometimes competing, priorities.
• Must be licensed, in good standing, to practice law in the US.
• At least 18 years of age
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Travel Required (Yes/No):
No

DOT Regulated Position (Yes/No):
No

Safety Sensitive Position (Yes/No):
No

Base Pay Range: $123,200 - $222,200

Corporate Bonus Target: 15%

The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the role. The actual starting pay will vary based on location, qualifications, and experience.

At T-Mobile, employees in regular, non-temporary roles are eligible for annual bonuses or incentives based on role and performance. Details vary by position and location.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), employee stock grants and purchase plan, paid time off and holidays, parental and family leave, disability and life insurance, and other programs. For a full list of benefits, visit

Never stop growing! As part of the T-Mobile team, you know the Un-carrier doesn’t have a corporate ladder – it’s a jungle gym of possibilities. By applying for this career opportunity, you’re living our values while investing in your career growth. You’re unstoppable!

T-Mobile USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Discrimination, retaliation or harassment is not tolerated. If you are an individual with a disability and need accommodation during the application process, please email Applic or call