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Posted July 17, 2026

AVP Senior Legal Counsel

AT&T
Dallas, TX Full Time
Compensation: $231,700 to $347,500 Annually
Reference: AT&TR-116012_1

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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 day-to-day labor and employment matters for a complex, highly-regulated company with more than 110,000 U.S. employees, over half of whom are union-represented.

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

Act 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.

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.

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision coverage  

  • 401(k) plan  

  • Tuition reimbursement program  

  • Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)  

  • 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

If you’re ready to make an impact on our business and your career, bring your bold ideas to a world of possibility.  Apply today!

Ready to join our team? Apply today!

Our AVP Senior Legal Counsel jobs earn between $231,700.00 - $347,500.00 USD Annual. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and 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
  • Long Term Grants and Deferred Compensation
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 28 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Dallas, Texas

Salary Range:

$231,700.00 - $347,500.00

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. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.

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