AVP Senior Legal Counsel

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as an expert on a wide range of labor and employment matters, including:
• Advising on labor contract interpretations, contract negotiations, contract application and compliance, labor strategy, and grievances
• Advising on personnel, workplace investigations, and disciplinary matters
• Handling federal and state agency matters (e.g., NLRB, EEOC, DOL)
• Defending labor arbitrations and overseeing labor-related litigation
• Acting as a trusted advisor to internal clients who routinely seek strategic and risk-based 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, sound judgment, strong analytical abilities, and a focus on delivering practical, risk-adjusted business-solutions
• A track record of proactively handling complex and varied legal matters in a fast-paced environment with a demonstrated ability to prioritize and deliver quality work-product
• Ability to work collaboratively with all internal stakeholders and legal department colleagues
• Knowledge of federal and state labor and employment laws and a passion for continuous learning to spot evolving trends to address potential legal implications for the company

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Juris Doctor 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 supporting large organizations

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement program
• 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

Pay

Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

AVP Senior Legal Counsel jobs earn between $231,700.00 - $347,500.00 USD Annual.