Full TimeStamford, ConnecticutPosted 10/13/2026Areas of interest: Leadership, LegalRequisition Number: 2026-84440LGC720
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, 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.
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.
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