Job Details

AVP Senior Legal Counsel - Real Estate

Position located in Dallas, Texas; office presence required at least 5 days per week. No relocation is offered.

Oversee all real estate matters for a major telecommunications company, including purchases, sales, leases, easements, land use, zoning, and permitting related to network infrastructure. Collaborate closely with internal business units, external counsel, and counterparties to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise executive leadership and business teams on all legal matters related to real estate, including acquisitions, dispositions, and development of property to support company operations and network expansion.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of real estate contracts, such as purchase and sale agreements, leases, subleases, easements, licenses, and rights‑of‑way.
• Manage due diligence for real estate transactions, identifying potential risks and ensuring clear title, environmental compliance, and resolution of encumbrances or liens.
• Oversee land use, zoning, and permitting processes for construction and operation of telecommunications facilities.
• Direct outside counsel and coordinate with internal legal, compliance, and risk management teams to manage litigation or disputes related to real estate assets.
• Develop and implement real estate policies, best practices, and training materials to ensure consistent risk management and regulatory compliance across the company.
• Monitor changes in real estate law, telecommunications regulations, and industry standards, proactively advising stakeholders of impacts to business operations.
• Join a team of in‑house real estate attorneys and paralegals, fostering professional growth and high performance.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active and in good standing with a state bar.
• 8+ years of experience in real estate law, with a proven track record in complex commercial transactions, preferably in the telecommunications, utilities, or infrastructure sectors.
• Extensive experience negotiating and closing purchases, sales, leases, and easements of commercial and industrial properties.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple high‑value projects and deadlines in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

Supervisor: No direct supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays (at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company‑designated holidays)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Additional sick leave beyond state and local law may be available but is unprotected
• Adoption reimbursement
• Disability benefits (short‑term and long‑term)
• Life and accidental death insurance
• Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Extensive employee wellness programs
• Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories
• AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone

Weekly Hours: 40

Time Type: Regular

Salary Range: $231,700 – $347,500

Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Legal

It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.