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. Employees enjoy multiple wealth-building opportunities through our annual stock grant, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k), and access to money coaches. 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.
• Exposure to international employment law, labor relations, or ERISA is preferred.
• 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 judgment to weigh what’s best for customers and the business, employees, and potential legal risks.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to collaborate with other legal and business professionals in a complex organization to deliver results efficiently.
• Keen business sense with negotiation and drafting skills.
• Ability to work efficiently, meet demanding deadlines, and balance multiple 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 —

Travel Required:

No

DOT Regulated — DOT Regulated Position:
No;
Safety Sensitive Position:
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 bonus or incentive programs. For pay range by location, see the notice related to the hiring location.

Benefits: medical, dental, vision; 401(k); employee stock grants and purchase plan; paid time off and holidays; parental and family leave; family building benefits; backup care; tuition assistance; disability and life insurance; plus various voluntary protections and discounts. To learn about T-Mobile’s benefits, visit the benefits page.

Never stop growing! The Un-carrier embraces growth and development. By applying, you’re aligning with our values and investing in your career growth.

T-Mobile USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Decisions concerning employment will be made without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, or any other protected status. Discrimination, retaliation or harassment based on these factors is not tolerated. If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please email Applic or call  This contact is for accommodation requests only.