SVP Legal – Litigation

T-Mobile

. Lead the legal team focused on Government Investigations, Business & Consumer Litigation, Antitrust, Intellectual Property, and Digital Information & Governance .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $338,200 - $457,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in Government Investigations, Antitrust, Intellectual Property, and Litigation, with a strong focus on strategic leadership and team development. Proven ability to advise C-suite executives and manage complex legal matters while driving technology adoption within the legal function.

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Juris Doctor (JD) Degree12+ Years Leading Complex LitigationExperience Managing Government InvestigationsStrong Communication Skills for Executive AudiencesProven Experience Leading Legal Teams

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Hard Skills

LitigationAntitrust LawIntellectual Property LawLabor and Employment LawLegal StrategyRisk MitigationBudget ManagementOrganizational DesignAI Adoption in LegalNegotiation

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingRelationship BuildingDecisive Decision-MakingAgility in Fast-Changing EnvironmentsAnalytical Problem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Active State Bar License

Industry Keywords

Government InvestigationsBusiness LitigationConsumer LitigationDigital Information GovernanceCompliance Matters

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the legal team focused on Government Investigations, Business & Consumer Litigation, Antitrust, Intellectual Property, and Digital Information & Governance
Report to the Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel
Serve as a key member of the Legal Department leadership team
Partner closely with senior executive business leaders across T-Mobile
Lead and manage a large in-house team of professionals and select outside counsel
Participate actively in the Legal Affairs Leadership Team
Build trusted internal and external relationships
Counsel and guide the company on pressing legal, regulatory, and compliance matters
Ensure legal teams develop fluency in AI and adopt technology to improve quality and cost-effectiveness
Drive business objectives related to the functional area
Convey the company’s strategic vision and culture to the team
Assemble, lead, and inspire a high-functioning leadership team
Architect organizational design strategies
Develop the organization’s vision and anticipate how departmental work and demands may change
Manage budgets, resources, and workforce planning strategies
Communicate with executive presence across internal and external audiences
Manage time, priorities, and workload across a complex portfolio
Negotiate legal matters while balancing legal risk and business objectives
Provide practical legal counsel in Litigation, Labor and Employment, Antitrust, and Intellectual Property

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (JD) degree required
Active state bar license
12+ years of extensive experience leading complex, high-stakes litigation
Experience managing government investigations, antitrust matters, intellectual property, and labor & employment matters
Demonstrated experience advising C-suite executives and senior leadership on legal strategy and risk mitigation
Experience managing outside counsel relationships and negotiating outside counsel rates
Experience managing a legal department budget
Proven experience leading and developing legal teams, including organizational design and succession planning
Experience driving adoption of AI and other technologies within a legal function
Sophisticated, nuanced strategic thinking and sound legal judgment
Ability to build trusted relationships with and influence senior executives
Strong communication skills for executive and board-level audiences
Ability to make collaborative, decisive decisions under pressure
Comfortable operating with significant autonomy and ownership over high-stakes decisions
Agile and adaptive in a fast-changing legal, regulatory, and business environment
Analytical problem-solving skills balancing legal risk with business objectives
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple complex, concurrent matters

Benefits

Comp & perks

Corporate bonus target of 60%
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Flexible spending account
401(k)
Employee stock grants
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time off
Up to 12 paid holidays
Paid parental and family leave
Family building benefits
Back-up care
Enhanced family support
Childcare subsidy
Tuition assistance
College coaching
Short- and long-term disability
Voluntary AD&D coverage
Voluntary accident coverage
Voluntary life insurance
Voluntary disability insurance
Voluntary long-term care insurance
Mobile service and home internet discounts
Pet insurance
Commuter and transit programs
Career growth and development opportunities