Principal Corporate Counsel - Financial Operations

Company: T-Mobile
Location: Bellevue
Posted on: January 20, 2023

Job Description:

Be unstoppable with us!T-Mobile is synonymous with innovation-and you could be part of the team that disrupted an entire industry! We reinvented customer service, brought real 5G to the nation, and now we're shaping the future of technology in wireless and beyond. Our work is as exciting as it is rewarding, so consider the career opportunity below as your invitation to grow with us, make big things happen with us, above all, #BEYOU with us. Together, we won't stop!At T-Mobile, we strongly encourage everyone, including people of color, veterans, military spouses, individuals with disabilities, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, and parents to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome everyone to our team. If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by emailing ApplicantAccommodation@t-mobile.com or calling 1-844-873-9500. Please note, this contact channel is not a means to apply for or inquire about a position and we are unable to respond to non-accommodation related requests.T-Mobile has consistently been recognized as a Best Place to Work thanks to our crew of diverse, multi-talented self-starters who are ready to go go go--- And T-Mobile is recognized as a best place to work for LGBTQ employee by the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index five years in a row. A designated Military Friendly Employer by Military Friendly for eleven years running. And with a 100% score on the Disability Equality Index, our diversity across gender, race and ideas drives us forward.This Principal Corporate Counsel, Financial Operations is a critical member of T-Mobile's legal organization, working on cutting-edge financial services offerings and supporting key back-office finance and operations functions to advance T-Mobile's Un-carrier promise. This attorney will work on initiatives including supporting T-Mobile's financial services offerings, data governance, compliance programs, credit, fraud operations and law enforcement investigations, collections, payments and financial operations, equipment financing and advice and counseling for back-office functions. Because financial services are one of the backbones of the Uncarrier strategy, you'll also work cross-functionally with a range of departments including finance, product and technology, marketing, government affairs, compliance, litigation, privacy and more. You will be part of a strong, collaborative team to help ensure the business execution and operation is in alignment with legal and regulatory obligationsWhat you'll do in your role.Represent the organization on legal matters as assigned in the areas of financial services and back-office support including liaising with clients to provide day-to-day advice, managing contracts, performing research, advising on and advising on product development.Assist in the development of resources, processes, and knowledge management tools for our team.Serve as a deep subject matter expert in specialty areas.Develop an understanding of our current product offerings, operational systems and new platforms and services.Rigorously analyze product structures and advise on strategy, data sharing, use and governance and compliance for our financial services products and services, credit, collections, payments, and fraud operations.Provide guidance and counsel to the legal team and clients regarding state and federal compliance and regulatory obligations including but not limited to TILA, OFAC, SCRA, UDAAP, ESIGN, AML, BSA, FACTA, GLBA, Reg Z, FACTA, FCRA, Reg M, ADA, State Retail Installment Sales Acts and Truth-In-Billing.Support the drafting, review, and negotiation of a broad range of contracts to support the business operations for the finance organization.Advise internal clients on key legal and business risksThe experience you'll bring.10+ years of experience practicing in a combination of firm and inside counsel positions, preferably in a role of a technology or fintech company.Strong understanding of consumer protection and financial services compliance obligations at a state and federal level.An understanding of the traditional wireless business model and key consumer protection and risk management strategies involved in a consumer business.Knowledge of, and high degree of aptitude at drafting and negotiating contracts.Ability to recognize and weigh business and legal risks and help advance innovative solutions.Ability to identify and diagnose legal problems and articulate creative and practical solutions and alternatives.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and customer-oriented interpersonal skills.Provide mentoring and leadership to less experienced attorneys and legal professionals (no direct management responsibilities)Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school. Admission to a state bar, with the ability to become a licensed attorney or in-house counsel.--- At least 18 years of age--- Legally authorized to work in the United States--- T-Mobile requires all employees in this position to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless precluded from doing so by applicable law. The CDC currently defines "fully vaccinated" as two weeks after the second dose for Pfizer and Moderna, and two weeks after the single dose of Johnson & Johnson. T-Mobile will require proof of vaccination, and will consider requests for exemption from this requirement during the offer phase (1) as a reasonable accommodation for medical reasons or sincerely held religious beliefs where the accommodation would not cause T-Mobile undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others, or (2) for other reasons under applicable law.Washington Pay Range : $194,500.00 - $263,200.00The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the state listed. The successful candidate's actual pay will be based on various factors, such as work location, qualifications, and experience, so the actual starting pay may be above or below 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, while Retail and Business Sales roles are eligible for monthly or quarterly sales incentives. And since we are ALL owners, EVERY employee at T-Mobile is eligible for an Annual Stock Grant. For information about T-Mobile's amazing benefits, check out https://careers.t-mobile.com/culture-and-benefits/Never stop growing!T-Mobile 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.If you'd like to receive more information about careers at T-Mobile, sign up for the T-Mobile Talent Community today! T-Mobile USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religious affiliation, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination, retaliation or harassment based upon any of these factors is wholly inconsistent with how we do business and will not be tolerated.Talent comes in all forms at the Un-carrier. If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by emailing ApplicantAccommodation@t-mobile.com or calling 1-844-873-9500. Please note, this contact channel is not a means to apply for or inquire about a position and we are unable to respond to non-accommodation related requests.Job ID: REQ215536Employment Type: Full timeJob Area: Legal

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