Sr. Corporate Counsel - Procurement & Commercial Transactions

T-Mobile USA, Inc

Bellevue, WA

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time, Employee

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Attorney, Banking Services, Business Support, Cloud Computing, Coaching, Communication Skills, Consulting, Contract Negotiation, Credit Cards, Credit Risk, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Finance, Financial Operations, Financial Regulations, Financial Risk, Financial Services, Internet Security, Legal, Negotiation Skills, Operational Strategy, Operations Planning, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Pricing, Professional Services, Purchasing/Procurement, Risk, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Software Licenses, Software as a Service (SaaS), Stock Purchase Plans, Team Player, Vendor/Supplier Planning, Willing to Travel

LOCATION

Bellevue, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

At T-Mobile, we invest in YOU! Our Total Rewards Package ensures that employees get the same big love we give our customers. All team members receive a competitive base salary and compensation package - this is Total Rewards. Employees enjoy multiple wealth-building opportunities through our annual stock grant, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k), and access to free, year-round money coaches. That's how we're UNSTOPPABLE for our employees!

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.

T-Mobile has an exciting opportunity for a bright, pragmatic, "business first" transactional attorney to join our team and help get stuff done. This role supports a broad portfolio of enterprise procurement and commercial transactions, including technology transactions and financial services procurement (credit rating agencies, auditors, banks, fintech, payment services, financial products (credit card, gift cards); fraud, collections etc.. The attorney will independently lead negotiations, provide risk-based counseling to senior business leaders, and partner cross-functionally across Legal, Finance, Risk, Cybersecurity, Privacy, Compliance, and Third-Party Risk Management. This role requires strong commercial judgment, the ability to translate legal risk into clear business decision frameworks, and comfort operating in a fast-paced, high-volume enterprise procurement environment. At T-Mobile, we are more than just legal advisors; we are partners, collaborators, innovators and leaders.

This is a high-impact role for a commercially minded attorney who thrives in complex, enterprise-scale transactions and values practical, business-oriented lawyering.

What you'll do in your role.

Lead drafting, review, and negotiation of complex commercial agreements, including:
Technology transactions (SaaS, cloud, AI tools, cybersecurity solutions, software licensing, professional services)
Financial services procurement (banking relationships, payment processors, fintech providers, credit rating agencies, auditors)
Enterprise professional services, consulting, and strategic vendor arrangements

Structure and negotiate liability regimes (indemnities, limitations of liability, risk allocation frameworks)
Advise on complex commercial terms, including pricing models, audit rights, service levels, credits, warranties, and termination rights
Ensure agreements accurately reflect business objectives while minimizing legal, operational, financial, and security risk
Serve as a trusted legal advisor to business, procurement, credit risk and finance stakeholders, providing practical, solution-oriented counsel aligned with enterprise strategy and operational objectives.
Identify and assess legal, regulatory, financial, and operational risks; articulate mitigation strategies; and exercise independent judgment within established corporate risk frameworks.
Collaborate effectively across Legal, Finance, Risk, Cybersecurity, Privacy, Compliance, and other enterprise functions to deliver integrated, business-ready outcomes on complex transactions.
Drive operational excellence by developing and refining templates, playbooks, and category standards, and by leveraging technology-enabled solutions and process optimization to improve contracting efficiency, scalability, and risk consistency.

The experience you'll bring.

A U.S. law degree, with admission to at least one state bar in good standing
7-10 + years of relevant experience, including:
Substantial experience in-house and/or at a law firm negotiating complex commercial agreements, including technology transactions and/or financial services procurement
Significant experience negotiating complex commercial agreements with sophisticated counterparties

Demonstrated understanding of:
Technology and SaaS contracting frameworks
Enterprise risk allocation
Financial services and banking-related vendor structures

Strong business and legal acumen, with the ability to assess risk, think strategically, and develop pragmatic solutions in ambiguous environments
Client-focused mindset, comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Comfort operating across diverse commercial domains
Ability to balance transaction velocity with disciplined risk management in high-volume environments

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting enterprise procurement organizations, credit risk finance and complex, regulated business environments
Foundational knowledge of common privacy issues in the financial services sector

Essential Personal Attributes

Proactive, action-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of complex transactions.
Sound judgment and business-oriented risk assessment skills.
Professional, composed, and respectful under pressure.
Curious, analytical, and creative problem-solver.
Collaborative and team-oriented, with strong cross-functional partnership skills.
Flexible and willing to support evolving business needs beyond a narrow practice "lane."

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, click here.

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!

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.

EOE Statement

We Take Equal Opportunity Seriously - By Choice

T-Mobile USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital 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 or harassment based upon any of these factors is wholly inconsistent with our Company values and will not be tolerated. Furthermore, such discrimination or harassment may violate federal, state, or local law.

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