Job Overview

Job Description:

AVP, Senior Legal Counsel

Overall Purpose: We are seeking an experienced attorney with 7+ years of legal experience to provide strategic legal counsel to support AT&T’s sales to business customers, with a focus on sales to government agencies.  Preferred candidate must have extensive experience with federal government contracting, including contract formation, vendor/supplier relationships, Federal Acquisition Regulations, cost accounting standards, ethics or civil/criminal False Claims Act, cybersecurity, and familiarity navigating issues confronted by technology providers. 

Key Roles and Responsibilities: Typical tasks may include but are not limited to:
• Contract Review and Negotiation: Review, draft, and negotiate significant legal documents, contracts, and agreements to protect the organization’s interests.

• Managing Complex Legal Matters: Oversee and manage complex legal projects, including negotiations, dispute resolution, public sector procurement, and regulatory compliance.
• Providing Strategic Legal Counsel: Offer expert legal advice and guidance to senior leadership and company managers on a wide range of legal issues.
• Clearance: Must have or be capable of obtaining Top Secret/SI Security Clearance.

• Location: Position is based in the Greater Washington, DC area, requiring full-time office presence working with colleagues, government agency counsel, and colleagues. 

Job Contribution: This is a non-supervisory position; the candidate will work closely with colleagues.  The ideal candidate must have strong oral communications skills and a relentless passion for learning and collaborating with a desire to expand upon existing legal advising and counseling experience.  The ideal candidate will strive to provide relevant expertise and legal counsel while also developing resolutions for critical issues and implementing technology and/or process solutions.

Education/Experience: Requires a law degree and an active license in good standing to practice law. 7+ years of related experience with extensive experience with federal government contracting, including contract formation, vendor/supplier relationships, Federal Acquisition Regulations, cost accounting standards, ethics or civil/criminal False Claims Act, cybersecurity, and familiarity navigating issues confronted by technology providers.

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

A career with us, a global leader in communications and technology, comes with big rewards. As part of our team, you’ll lead transformation surrounded by trailblazing industry leaders like you. You’ll be empowered to go above and beyond – making a difference through company-sponsored initiatives or connecting and networking through one of our many employee groups. And regardless of where you’re at in your career trajectory, you’ll be rewarded by the impact that comes with making a difference in the lives of millions.

With AT&T, you’ll be a part of something greater, do incredible things and be rewarded with a chance to change the world.

AT&T will consider for employment qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of federal, State, and local laws.

Ready to close the deal on a career with AT&T?

Apply today.

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Washington, District of Columbia

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.

Job ID R-57597 Date posted 02/25/2025