Corporate Counsel - Network Operations

tmobile; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

T-Mobile seeks a Corporate Counsel - Network Operations to deliver strategic legal guidance on telecom regulations affecting network operations. You will partner with cross-functional teams to balance business objectives with regulatory obligations in a fast-paced tech environment.

Ideal candidates have 2–4+ years as in-house, firm, or government attorneys, with a JD from an ABA-accredited school and active bar membership in the United States.

Qualifications

• 2-4+ years as an in-house, top law firm, or government attorney
• JD from an ABA-accredited university with outstanding academic credentials
• Current bar membership (in good standing) in at least one U.S. state
• Experience or deep interest in technology, including network technology, telecommunications, and IT infrastructures
• Strong aptitude and enthusiasm for learning new technology
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and advise on highly complex, high impact matters and navigate ambiguity
• Demonstrated ability to establish self as subject matter expert in specialty field(s)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to interact with a range of personalities and roles across the business with executive maturity
• Ability to navigate a complex organization with a focus on delivering results efficiently
• Keen, pragmatic business sense and good judgment
• Ability to operate independently and effectively in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment
• Drive to solve customer pain points and Love Our Customers
• Desire and ability to work as part of a team
• At least 18 years of age
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Advise the company on telecom laws, regulations, obligations, and industry standards impacting network operations.
• Develop strong business partnerships to guide the business on legal considerations for strategies and products.
• Drive a successful compliance program in the relevant areas, including drafting internal/public policies, disclosures, and training.
• Analyze potentially impactful legislation and provide subject matter expertise to Government Affairs.
• Propel other department and team initiatives as assigned.

Skills

In-house/Top law firm/government

Bar admission

Tech/regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Executive maturity

Ambiguity navigation

Independence in fast-paced env

Team collaboration

Customer focus

18+ years of age

Education

JD from ABA-accredited university

Job description

At T-Mobile, we invest in YOU! Our Total Rewards Package ensures that employees get the same big love we give our customers. All team members receive a competitive base salary and compensation package - this is Total Rewards. Employees enjoy multiple wealth-building opportunities through our annual stock grant, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k), and access to free, year-round money coaches. That's how we're UNSTOPPABLE for our employees!

Are you looking for a work environment which encourages teamwork and where you are respected, supported, challenged, and can grow and advance your career? If your answer is "yes," you should join T-Mobile's All-Star Legal Team!

T-Mobile has an exciting opportunity for an attorney with exceptional analytical and communication skills and a talent for creative problem-solving to provide regulatory guidance to our dynamic business teams. A successful candidate will be ready to jump into action, working closely with experts across the legal department and business partners to provide practical, strategic legal guidance and design and implement creative, simple solutions to address complex legal and technological challenges.

The Corporate Counsel - Network Operations serves as a trusted legal advisor supporting T-Mobile's network teams who ensure the network is operational, resilient, and trustworthy. This role provides strategic counsel on telecommunication laws and regulations impacting network operations, including transmission requirements, network reliability, outage reporting, disaster preparedness and recovery, STIR/SHAKEN, Know Your Customer, and the Robocall Mitigation Database, while partnering closely with cross-functional business teams to enable compliant, customer-focused innovation. The position is responsible for assessing legal and regulatory risks, advising on and guiding product development, supporting compliance programs, drafting policies and operational guidance, advising on legislative developments, and delivering practical legal solutions that balance business objectives with regulatory obligations in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.

What you'll do in your role.

• Advise the company on telecom laws, regulations, obligations, and industry standards impacting T-Mobile's network operations.
• Develop strong business partnerships to help guide the business on legal considerations for business strategies and products.
• Drive a successful compliance program in the relevant areas, including drafting of internal and public-facing policies, disclosures, and other documentation and compliance training to raise awareness across the enterprise.
• Analyze potentially impactful legislation and regulations and provide subject matter expertise to T-Mobile's Government Affairs team.
• Propel other department and team initiatives as assigned.

The experience you'll bring.

• 2-4 + years as an in-house, top law firm, or government attorney with relevant experience, including:
• JD from an ABA-accredited university with outstanding academic credentials
• Current bar membership (in good standing) in at least one U.S. state
• Experience or deep interest in technology, including network technology, telecommunications, and IT infrastructures
• Strong aptitude and enthusiasm for learning new technology
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and advise on highly complex, high impact matters and navigate ambiguity
• Demonstrated ability to establish self as subject matter expert in specialty field(s)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to interact with a range of personalities and roles across the business with executive maturity
• Ability to navigate a complex organization with a focus on delivering results efficiently
• Keen, pragmatic business sense and good judgment
• Ability to operate independently and effectively in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment
• Drive to solve customer pain points and Love Our Customers
• Desire and ability to work as part of a team

At least 18 years of age

Legally authorized to work in the United States

Travel :
Travel Required (Yes/No): No

DOT Regulated :
DOT Regulated Position (Yes/No): No
Safety Sensitive Position (Yes/No): No

Total Target Cash Earnings Opportunity: $141,680 - $255,530

National Base Pay Range: $123,200 - $222,200

The Total Target Cash Earnings Opportunity represents the expected total cash compensation for this role at target performance, combining base salary and annual incentive opportunity. Actual earnings may be higher or lower depending on individual performance and overall company results.

The base pay range reflects the compensation component of this opportunity. The candidate's actual pay will be based on various factors, such as work location, qualifications, and experience, so the actual starting pay will vary within this range. To find the pay range for this role based on hiring location, https://paylookup.t-mobile.com/paylookup?reqID=REQ376963¶dox=1

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