Senior Director, Senior Counsel - Mergers & Acquisitions
Charter Communications, Stamford, CT, United States
This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
This position is part of the Corporate Legal team that oversees mergers and acquisitions ("M&A"), joint ventures and investments. A primary focus of this position is to support other, more senior professionals, in providing legal advice and recommendations for action to executives and management. Research legal principles and precedents and apply knowledge of one or more legal specialties. Gather relevant matter-related information and draft legal documents. Counsel and advise senior leaders and management on legal matters and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Provide work guidance to paraprofessionals and support staff in developing solutions to problems presented.
This role can be based at either our corporate office in St. Louis MO, or our corporate office in Stamford CT.
How You'll Make an Impact
Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
Gather relevant related information and draft, negotiate, and prepare transaction documents on complex legal issues with no or very limited direction
Organize the development of plans related to the assigned area and provide direction to attorneys, paralegals, legal staff, and internal clients
Support various business units by assessing legal risk and providing legal solutions to business issues
Meet with business clients and third parties
Advise management on legal matters and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Provide legal advice and counsel for complex matters to the assigned business unit senior leadership or other client groups as needed
Provide work guidance to support staff in developing solutions to problems presented
Research and draft summaries of complex legal issues
Prepare analysis on topics related to assigned areas and present it to leadership
Coordinate and manage outside counsel
Research and interpret legal principles and precedents and draft plans and/or agreements to resolve matters by applying knowledge of one or more legal specialties
Interact regularly with internal clients and understand the interworking, challenges, and goals of the business unit
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other legal documents to ensure the company's full legal rights have been met
Evaluate existing policies, procedures, and applicable training for the Company including related areas of legal/business practices
Work with attorneys in other legal practice areas and business units to proactively identify and address key legal issues for management
Keep informed of industry-specific regulations and ensure that appropriate risk management strategies are in place
Provides employees with business knowledge and context
Prepare and present compliance and legal briefings to management
Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate a dedicated legal staff comprised of attorneys, paralegals, and administrative personnel
Demonstrate a commitment to personal and professional development and ensures the team feels supported to do likewise
Proactively builds talent and fills existing capability gaps
Advocate on behalf of the team for resources and opportunities
Remove systemic barriers to team performance by leveraging appropriate information, relationships and resources
Seek opportunities that will produce substantial, long-term improvements
Perform other duties as requested
Working Conditions
Office environment
Willingness and ability to travel up to and sometimes exceed an estimated 25% of the time
Required Qualifications Education
Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
Admission to the State Bar in which Attorney practices
Experience
7+ years of legal practice experience
7+ years in designated area of expertise
Skills
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Proven leadership and mentoring skills
Proven verbal and communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization
Proven knowledge and understanding of corporate law
Proven ability to think strategically and anticipate future trends, needs, and expectations
Proven business planning and forecasting skills
Demonstrated experience in creating legal defensive and proactive strategies
Demonstrated leadership in interpersonal relationship-building and decision-making skills with all levels within the organization
Proven experience in supporting geographically diverse stakeholders and direct reports
Demonstrated strategic planning skills in a fast-paced/high-performing and changing environment
Proven analytic, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability in team building, inclusion, accountability, and creating a culture of collaboration
Advanced Microsoft Office Suite computer skills
Proven experience in budgeting and forecasting
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.
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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This position is part of the Corporate Legal team that oversees mergers and acquisitions ("M&A"), joint ventures and investments. A primary focus of this position is to support other, more senior professionals, in providing legal advice and recommendations for action to executives and management. Research legal principles and precedents and apply knowledge of one or more legal specialties. Gather relevant matter-related information and draft legal documents. Counsel and advise senior leaders and management on legal matters and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Provide work guidance to paraprofessionals and support staff in developing solutions to problems presented.
This role can be based at either our corporate office in St. Louis MO, or our corporate office in Stamford CT.
How You'll Make an Impact
Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
Gather relevant related information and draft, negotiate, and prepare transaction documents on complex legal issues with no or very limited direction
Organize the development of plans related to the assigned area and provide direction to attorneys, paralegals, legal staff, and internal clients
Support various business units by assessing legal risk and providing legal solutions to business issues
Meet with business clients and third parties
Advise management on legal matters and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Provide legal advice and counsel for complex matters to the assigned business unit senior leadership or other client groups as needed
Provide work guidance to support staff in developing solutions to problems presented
Research and draft summaries of complex legal issues
Prepare analysis on topics related to assigned areas and present it to leadership
Coordinate and manage outside counsel
Research and interpret legal principles and precedents and draft plans and/or agreements to resolve matters by applying knowledge of one or more legal specialties
Interact regularly with internal clients and understand the interworking, challenges, and goals of the business unit
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and other legal documents to ensure the company's full legal rights have been met
Evaluate existing policies, procedures, and applicable training for the Company including related areas of legal/business practices
Work with attorneys in other legal practice areas and business units to proactively identify and address key legal issues for management
Keep informed of industry-specific regulations and ensure that appropriate risk management strategies are in place
Provides employees with business knowledge and context
Prepare and present compliance and legal briefings to management
Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate a dedicated legal staff comprised of attorneys, paralegals, and administrative personnel
Demonstrate a commitment to personal and professional development and ensures the team feels supported to do likewise
Proactively builds talent and fills existing capability gaps
Advocate on behalf of the team for resources and opportunities
Remove systemic barriers to team performance by leveraging appropriate information, relationships and resources
Seek opportunities that will produce substantial, long-term improvements
Perform other duties as requested
Working Conditions
Office environment
Willingness and ability to travel up to and sometimes exceed an estimated 25% of the time
Required Qualifications Education
Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
Admission to the State Bar in which Attorney practices
Experience
7+ years of legal practice experience
7+ years in designated area of expertise
Skills
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Proven leadership and mentoring skills
Proven verbal and communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization
Proven knowledge and understanding of corporate law
Proven ability to think strategically and anticipate future trends, needs, and expectations
Proven business planning and forecasting skills
Demonstrated experience in creating legal defensive and proactive strategies
Demonstrated leadership in interpersonal relationship-building and decision-making skills with all levels within the organization
Proven experience in supporting geographically diverse stakeholders and direct reports
Demonstrated strategic planning skills in a fast-paced/high-performing and changing environment
Proven analytic, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability in team building, inclusion, accountability, and creating a culture of collaboration
Advanced Microsoft Office Suite computer skills
Proven experience in budgeting and forecasting
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.
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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