Director, Senior Counsel - Employment Law

Charter Communications
United States, Connecticut, Stamford
Apr 08, 2025
The Director, Senior Counsel position is an opportunity for an attorney with a demonstrable record of professional achievement to join the Employment Law Team in the Legal Department of a Fortune 100 company. We foster a culture of excellence that celebrates innovative thinking and dedication to consistently exceeding our business clients' expectations. We encourage collaboration and embrace our team members' individual and collective contributions. As a member of the Employment Law Team, you will provide the highest quality legal support to the Employment Law Team's clients, which include our human resources organization, our various business unit partners, and company management, on a full range of federal, state, and local employment law issues. BE PART OF THE CONNECTION Charter'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 Charter'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. Actively and consistently support the Company's business efforts Manage the Company's defense of employment-related litigation, 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 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 In-depth knowledge of California employment law Skills/Abilities: 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 Ability to travel 20-30% of time PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience with employment arbitration hearings and jury trials Class action experience preferred Working Conditions Office Environment SPECTRUM CONNECTS YOU TO MORE Dynamic Growth: The growth of our industry and evolving technology powers our employees' careers as they move up or around the company Supportive Teams: Who you are matters here. And, we aim to foster an inclusive workplace where every person is empowered to bring their best ideas Learning Culture: With a dedicated focus on training and development, employees can have confidence that day one is truly just the beginning of a dynamic career Total Rewards: See all the ways we invest in you-at work and in life Apply now, connect a friend to this opportunity or sign up for job alerts! LGC720 2025-51414 2025 Here, employees don't just have jobs, they build careers. That's why we believe in offering a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supports all aspects of their well-being, and delivers real value 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. Get to Know Us Charter Communications is known in the United States by our Spectrum brands, including: Spectrum Internet, TV, Mobile and Voice, Spectrum Networks, Spectrum Business and Spectrum Reach. When you join us, you're joining a strong community of 95,000 employees working together to serve more than 31 million customers in 41 states and keep them connected to what matters most. Watch this video to learn more. Who You Are Matters Here We're committed to growing a workforce that reflects our communities, and providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement. EOE, including disability/vets. Learn about our inclusive culture.