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 the day-to-day labor and employment matters for a complex, highly regulated company with more than 120,000 U.S. employees, nearly half of whom are union-represented.
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as an expert on a wide range of labor and employment matters, including:
Advising on personnel and disciplinary matters
Handling federal and state agency matters (e.g., EEOC, DOL)
Advising on labor contract interpretations, contract negotiations, contract application and compliance, and grievances
Defending labor arbitrations and overseeing labor-related litigation
Act as a trusted advisor to internal clients who routinely seek strategic 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, strong analytic abilities, and practical solutions.
A track record of proactively handling complex and varied legal matters in a fast-paced environment with a demonstrated ability to prioritize to deliver quality work-product.
The ability to work collaboratively with all internal stakeholders and legal department colleagues.
Working knowledge of federal and state labor and employment laws with a passion for continuous learning to spot evolving trends and proactively address potential legal implications for the company.
Minimum Qualifications:
Juris Doctor (JD) 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.
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 28 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
Long Term Grants and Deferred Compensation
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected.
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.
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Weekly Hours:
40
Time Type:
Regular
Location:
Dallas, Texas
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.
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