Director, Senior Counsel - Employment Law

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Spectrum's Legal Department is looking for a talented attorney to join its Employment Law Team, a dynamic and quality-oriented legal team. This attorney will provide legal advice to Spectrum's human resources and business partners on a wide range of employment law issues such as performance management, disciplinary decisions, disability accommodations, investigations, wage and hour practices, and pre-employment decisions. This attorney will also develop and conduct training and manage the defense of employment-related litigation. The successful candidate will be an effective communicator, self-motivated, solutions driven, a strategic thinker, and able to independently and effectively manage functional areas of responsibility.

How You'll Make An Impact

Actively and consistently support the Company's business efforts

Manage the Company's defense of employment-related litigation and administrative claims, including formulating legal strategy, overseeing outside counsel, analyzing litigation trends and identifying mitigation opportunities

Identify, interpret, and communicate effectively to stakeholders, applicable changes in laws, rulings, and regulations

Represent the Company in legal and regulatory proceedings

Evaluate existing policies and procedures, and provide applicable training for the Company

Support various business units by assessing legal risk and providing legal solutions to business issues

Meet with business clients and third parties

Answer questions from business units concerning legal topics related to assigned area

Negotiate, review, or draft pleadings, correspondence, and agreements

Keep informed of industry-specific statutes and regulations and ensure that appropriate risk management strategies are formulated and followed

Work with attorneys in other legal practice areas to proactively identify and address key legal issues for management

Perform other duties as required

Working Conditions

Ability to travel 20-30% of time

Required Qualifications
What You'll Bring to Spectrum
Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Active membership to State Bar in which attorney practices

Experience

7+ years experience in employment-related litigation defense and advising corporate clients

Experience with employment arbitration hearings and jury trials preferred
Skills

Ability to communicate effectively with all levels in the organization

Ability to think strategically and anticipate future trends, needs and expectations

Ability to provide practical and sound legal advice

Strong business planning and forecasting skills

Strong analytic, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Strong team and relationship building skills

Here, our employees don't just have jobs, they're building careers. That's why we offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well-being at every stage of life.

A qualified applicant's criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

The base pay for this position generally is between

$151,400.00 and $268,800.00 . The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.

Get to Know Us
Charter Communications provides superior communication and entertainment products for residential and business customers through the Spectrum brand. Our offerings include Spectrum Internet, TV, Mobile and Voice. Beyond our connectivity solutions, we also provide local news, programming and regional sports via Spectrum Networks and multiscreen advertising solutions via Spectrum Reach. When you join our team, you'll be keeping our customers connected to what matters most in 41 states across the U.S. Watch this video to learn more.

Grow Your Career Here
We're committed to growing a workforce that reflects the customers and communities we serve – providing opportunities for employment and advancement to all team members. Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans. Learn about Life at Spectrum.

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