Corporate Counsel - Government Affairs

Overview

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T-Mobile’s Government Affairs team is seeking a strategic, business-minded attorney to join as Corporate Counsel, supporting the company’s engagement with state Attorneys General on enforcement risk, regulatory strategy, and emerging policy issues. This role sits at the intersection of law, technology, and public policy, and plays a critical part in protecting T-Mobile’s ability to innovate while advocating for customers.

• Advise on legal areas at risk of state Attorney General engagement and enforcement, including consumer protection, antitrust, and emerging regulatory issues.
• Serve as the primary legal liaison for state AG matters, partnering with state legislative, policy, engineering, and external affairs teams to develop and execute coordinated engagement strategies.
• Represent T-Mobile in meetings with State AGs and staff, clearly and credibly articulating the company’s legal and policy positions.
• Advocate T-Mobile’s priorities at national and regional state AG meetings and working groups.
• Collaborate with Privacy, Artificial Intelligence, and Financial Services teams to understand new products and services and proactively assess AG-related risk.
• Support M&A activity by advising on antitrust considerations and AG engagement strategy.
• Act as a subject matter expert on affordability issues, including preparing talking points, briefing materials, and engagement strategy for AG interactions.
• Align Legal, External Affairs, and State AG teams around shared priorities and coordinated external engagement.
• Partner with Sales and Network teams on initiatives involving state AG considerations.
• Work with leadership on initiatives related to T-Mobile’s community engagement in the Greater Kansas City area.
• Attend select relationship-building and fundraising events in support of external engagement efforts.

• 2+ years of relevant experience as an in-house attorney, at a top law firm, or in government service; additional experience welcomed given the scope and independence of the role.
• Active Kansas licensed attorney or satisfy the conditions to qualify for Kansas Restricted License to practice in-house.
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Active bar membership (in good standing) in at least one U.S. state.
• Experience with Attorney General engagement, enforcement, or investigations strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex, high-impact legal and regulatory issues and provide practical, business-oriented advice.
• Strong interest in and aptitude for learning new technologies and evolving regulatory landscapes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior leaders and external stakeholders.
• Sound judgment, executive maturity, and the ability to navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to operate independently while collaborating effectively across a complex organization.
• A pragmatic business mindset, strong customer focus, and commitment to teamwork and T-Mobile values.

• 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

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

Corporate Bonus Target: 15%

The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the role. The successful candidate’s actual pay will be based on various factors,…