Director, Senior Counsel - Employment Law

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Stamford, CT, USA
In-Office
151K-269K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology • Internet of Things • Mobile • On-Demand • Software
The growth of our industry and evolving technology powers our employees’ careers as they move up or around the company.
The Role
Provides employment law advice to HR and business partners, manages employment litigation and administrative claims, oversees outside counsel, interprets legal developments, advises on risk, drafts and negotiates legal documents, represents the company in proceedings, and develops employee training. The role requires a Juris Doctor, active state bar membership, substantial employment litigation defense experience, and corporate advisory expertise.
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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

What You'll Bring to Spectrum
Required Qualifications
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
  • Class action experience 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

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Here, our employees don't just have jobs, they're building careers. That's why we offer a comprehensive 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.
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.

Skills Required

  • Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
  • Active membership in the state bar where the attorney practices
  • 7+ years of experience in employment-related litigation defense and advising corporate clients
  • Experience with employment arbitration hearings and jury trials
  • Class action experience

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Spectrum Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Retirement Support — The 401(k) program is described as dollar‑for‑dollar up to 6% of pay, with many roles also receiving an additional 3% employer retirement contribution. Feedback suggests this creates a notably strong foundation for long‑term savings.
  • Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is paired with health accounts and mental‑health resources, with up to $1,500 funded into a healthcare account for some national plans. Company materials also indicate efforts to keep employee premiums stable over time.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave (six weeks for parents, 14 weeks for birth mothers), fertility benefits, and up to $15,000 for adoption/surrogacy reimbursement are highlighted. These offerings indicate meaningful support for family building and caregiving needs.

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100,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1993

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At Spectrum, our Product & Technology teams build the platforms and tools that power seamless connectivity and entertainment across Internet, WiFi, Video, Mobile and Voice. Supporting more than 500 million devices, we’re transforming the next era of connected experiences with some of the fastest, most reliable and advanced services in the nation. It’s an unmatched environment for designers, architects, engineers, developers, operators and data scientists to grow their careers, solve complex challenges and collaborate to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Join us to help deliver what’s next.

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At Spectrum, we continually refine technology, process, and structure. We are committed to delivering a superior network infrastructure, the most competitive products, and highly rated customer experiences. Our talented team of experts deploys technology solutions and builds systems and tools for our employees to provide exceptional operations.

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