AVP Senior Legal Counsel (Labor)
Job Posted: 8 September 2026 Company:AT&T;
Closing Date:8 October 2026
Location:Dallas, TX

AT&T; is seeking an AVP, Senior Legal Counsel 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.

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted.

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.

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

AT&T; and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity. All hiring, promotion, and other employment decisions remain merit-based and free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. In addition, AT&T; will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T; is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made. Click here (opens in new window) to learn more or request an application accommodation here (opens in new window) .

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