VP, Assistant Gen Counsel

Job Summary

Are you interested in leading high-impact legal strategies for a Fortune 100 company? Spectrum seeks a Vice President, Assistant General Counsel to help drive our mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, investments, organizational effectiveness and integrations. In this role, you will advise senior executives, shape corporate legal policy and play a vital part in steering our business forward. Your expertise will influence major decisions and ensure legal excellence across the organization, adding efficiencies to processes and making ideas a reality.

How You’ll Make an Impact
Leadership and Strategy

• Support and guide the administration of M&A Legal’s strategy and processes within the legal group and throughout Spectrum
• Hire, train, supervise and evaluate a legal team of attorneys, paralegals and administrative professionals, supporting them in professional development to advance the team’s function
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop solutions for complex legal challenges and draft, negotiate and prepare transaction document

Policy and Process

• Assess existing processes, policies and training while ensuring legal and business practices are aligned with company objectives
• Advise internal clients on responses to new legislation and regulations, recommend policy and process decisions, and understand the unique challenges and goals of the business unit
• Communicate legal briefings and compliance matters to senior management and the General Counsel

Cross-functional Interaction

• Serve on senior-level corporate committees and coordinate with other legal practice areas to proactively address key legal issues
• Seek opportunities that will produce substantial, long-term improvements for the team, the Legal Department and the Company
• Develop strong working relationships with finance, tax, regulatory and compliance through deals, integrations and beyond

What You’ll Bring to Spectrum
Required Qualifications

• Education
  Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law schoolAdmission to State Bar in which Attorney practices
• Experience
  10+ years of legal practice experience5+ years of legal experience in mergers and acquisitions
• Skills
• Strong leadership and mentoring skillsProven verbal and communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organizationDemonstrated ability in team building, inclusion, accountability, and creating a culture of collaborationProven knowledge and understanding of corporate law, M&A and antitrustAbility to think strategically and anticipate future trends, needs, and expectationsExcellent business planning and forecasting skillsDemonstrated experience in creating legal defensive and proactive strategiesDemonstrated leadership in interpersonal relationship-building and decision-making skills with all levels within the organizationProven experience in supporting geographically diverse stakeholders and direct reportsDemonstrated strategic planning skills in a fast-paced/high-performing and changing environmentProven analytic, organizational, and problem-solving skillsAdvanced Microsoft Office Suite computer skillsAbility to read, write, speak and understand English
• Working Conditions
  Office environmentSome travel required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience7+ years of public company legal experience in mergers and acquisitions and antitrust5+ years of in-house legal experience in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions and antitrust
• SkillsProven ability to lead M&A transaction processes within a dedicated legal group and across business units of a public company

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 focus on training and development, employees can have confidence that day one is truly just the beginning of a dynamic career
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