T-Mobile

Sr. Corporate Counsel - Corporate Governance & Securities

T-Mobile$144K — $260K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active state bar membership.
  • 5+ years of experience in corporate and securities law at notable law firms or public companies.
  • Experience in advising public companies on SEC reporting and corporate governance matters.
  • Strong knowledge of SEC regulations, NASDAQ standards, and executive compensation disclosures.
  • Excellent drafting, analytical, project management, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proven ability to build relationships with leaders and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Manage compliance with the Securities Act and SEC regulations.
  • Advise on preparation of SEC filings and corporate governance documents.
  • Coordinate Board of Directors activities and support governance processes.
  • Oversee legal aspects of annual shareholder meetings and proxy statement preparations.
  • Provide legal support for executive compensation and equity programs.
  • Advise on internal communications regarding corporate governance and investor relations.
  • Partner with various corporate functions on legal compliance and disclosure matters.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions.
  • Paid time off with up to 12 paid holidays a year.
  • Tuition assistance and college coaching programs.
  • Access to employee stock purchase programs and discounts.
  • Paid parental and family leave, including family building benefits.
  • Discounts on mobile service and home internet services.
Full Job Description
T-Mobile has an exciting opportunity for an attorney with exceptional analytical and communication skills and a talent for creative problem-solving to provide legal 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 Sr. Corporate Counsel, Corporate Governance and Strategic Transactions, serves as a key member of the Corporate Secretary's Office and provides legal counsel and strategic support on corporate governance, securities law compliance, executive compensation, and public company reporting matters. This role helps ensure compliance with U.S. securities laws, SEC regulations, NASDAQ listing standards, and evolving governance best practices, while partnering closely with the Board of Directors, executive leadership, Accounting/Finance, Investor Relations, Human Resources, Corporate Communications, and external advisors. What you'll do in your role. Securities Law Compliance & Disclosure • Manage and support the company's ongoing compliance with the Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934, SEC rules and regulations, and NASDAQ listing standards. • Advise on and assist with the preparation and review of SEC filings, including Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, proxy statements, registration statements, and Section 16 filings (Forms 3, 4, and 5). • Support the development, implementation, and enhancement of disclosure controls and procedures. • Coordinate Disclosure Committee processes, including meeting materials, agendas, minutes, and follow-up actions. • Administer and enhance the company's insider trading compliance program, including policy administration, training, monitoring, and Rule 10b5-1 plan compliance. • Manage relationships with the company's transfer agent and support equity recordkeeping and shareholder administration activities. Corporate Governance & Board Support • Support the activities of the Board of Directors and its committees, including preparation of meeting materials, resolutions, agendas, and minutes. • Draft, review, and maintain corporate governance documents, including committee charters, corporate governance guidelines, and Board policies. • Advise on corporate governance matters, including director independence, related person transactions, governance trends, and regulatory developments. • Support Board and committee evaluations, director onboarding and education, and governance benchmarking initiatives. • Assist with maintaining corporate records and governance processes in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements for the parent company and its domestic subsidiaries. Annual Meeting & Shareholder Engagement • Coordinate legal and governance aspects of the annual meeting of shareholders, including proxy statement preparation, meeting logistics, and shareholder communications. • Manage shareholder proposals and related engagement efforts, including coordination with internal stakeholders and external advisors. • Partner with Investor Relations and external advisors on shareholder outreach, governance matters, and proxy advisory firm engagement. Executive Compensation & Equity Programs • Provide legal support for executive compensation and equity compensation programs, including Compensation Committee governance, equity plan administration, and related disclosures. • Assist with the preparation and review of executive compensation disclosures in the annual proxy statement. • Advise on legal, governance, securities law, and disclosure considerations relating to executive and director compensation matters. • Coordinate with Human Resources, Finance, and external advisors on compensation-related initiatives and compliance requirements. Corporate Function Legal Support • Provide legal support to Finance, Investor Relations, Corporate Communications, Human Resources, Tax, and other corporate functions on securities law, disclosure, governance, and public company matters. • Advise on earnings releases, investor communications, corporate responsibility disclosures, and other external communications. • Partner cross-functionally to identify legal and regulatory risks and develop practical, business-oriented solutions. The experience you'll bring. • Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar. • 5+ years of experience practicing corporate and securities law at a nationally recognized law firm and/or public company legal department. • Significant experience advising public companies on SEC reporting, corporate governance, executive compensation, and securities law compliance matters. • Strong working knowledge of SEC regulations, NASDAQ listing standards, corporate governance practices, and executive compensation disclosure requirements. • Excellent drafting, analytical, project management, and communication skills. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment. • Sound judgment, strong attention to detail, and the ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice. • Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. • 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: $144,100 - $260,000 Corporate Bonus Target: 20% 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, such as work location, qualifications, and experience, so the actual starting pay will vary within this range. At T-Mobile, employees in regular, non-temporary roles are eligible for an annual bonus or periodic sales incentive or bonus, based on their role. Most Corporate employees are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance and which is set at a percentage of the employee's eligible earnings in the prior year. Certain positions in Customer Care are eligible for monthly bonuses based on individual and/or team performance. To find the pay range for this role based on hiring location, https://paylookup.t-mobile.com/paylookup?reqID=REQ360425¶dox=1 At T-Mobile, our benefits exemplify the spirit of One Team, Together! A big part of how we care for one another is working to ensure our benefits evolve to meet the needs of our team members. Full and part-time employees have access to the same benefits when eligible. We cover all of the bases, offering medical, dental and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, 401(k), employee stock grants, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays - which total about 4 weeks for new full-time employees and about 2.5 weeks for new part-time employees annually - 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, and voluntary long-term care insurance. We don't stop there - eligible employees can also receive mobile service & home internet discounts, pet insurance, and access to commuter and transit programs! To learn about T-Mobile's amazing benefits, check out www.t-mobilebenefits.com. Never stop growing! As part of the T-Mobile team, you know the Un-carrier doesn't have a corporate ladder-it's more like a jungle gym of possibilities! We love helping our employees grow in their careers, because it's that shared drive to aim high that drives our business and our culture forward. By applying for this career opportunity, you're living our values while investing in your career growth-and we applaud it. You're unstoppable!

About T-Mobile

T-Mobile US, Inc. is a wireless company. As of December 31, 2016, the Company provided wireless communications services, including voice, messaging and data, to over 71 million customers in the postpaid, prepaid and wholesale markets. It provides services, devices and accessories across its brands, T-Mobile and MetroPCS. It provides wireless communication services through a range of service plan options. The Company offers a device trade-in program, Just Upgrade My Phone (JUMP!), which provides customers a specified-price trade-in credit and upgrade eligibility after approximately six months of service; Equipment Installment Plan (EIP), which is designed to provide financing to customers for the purchase of devices, and installment agreements for accessories; T-Mobile Tuesdays, which offers customers free stuff and access to various offers from brands; and T-Mobile ONE and Simple Choice plans.
Learn more about T-Mobile
Size
75,000 employees
Market Cap
$174.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3 billion
Founded
2002
5 Year Trend
+16.4%
Revenue
$68.3 billion
NASDAQ

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