What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Counsel position at Spirent?
We are seeking a dedicated and highly motivated lawyer with extensive technology experience and prior experience working in an in-house corporate environment. You will join a legal team supporting a growing and profitable business with a global turnover of over $500 million. This role offers the opportunity to work with many of the biggest global technology companies in North America, Asia, and Europe.
Reporting into the Associate General Counsel, you will need to be able to engage with our customers and our senior management team in a fast-paced environment. A confident and persuasive manner and outstanding verbal and written communication skills are a prerequisite for the role.
The culture of the legal team is open, friendly, non-hierarchical, and solutions oriented. A "can do" problem solving approach and willingness to learn new things is essential as our team is committed to delivering effective and timely legal solutions.
About Spirent Communications
Spirent is the leading global provider of automated test and assurance solutions for communications networks, cybersecurity, and positioning.
We provide innovative products, services, and managed solutions that address the test, assurance, and automation challenges of a new generation of technologies, including 5G, cloud, autonomous vehicles, and beyond. From testing in the lab to testing in the real world, Spirent helps companies deliver on their promise to their customers of a new generation of connected devices and technologies.
Why Spirent?... Because together we can shape tomorrow!
Spirent is its people. When you join the Spirent team, you will join forces and work alongside some of the industry's most passionate subject matter experts. In an environment of innovation, you will find a place where you can grow, think, explore, create, and make change happen.
At Spirent, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to thriving in the ever-changing world of global technology. We embrace a culture where difference is valued and openness, mutual respect, collaboration, and fairness are considered fundamental. Spirent does not tolerate discrimination or offensive behavior of any kind. We are committed to creating workplaces that genuinely reflect the diversity of the world we serve and an environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic self to work.
Your success is vital to our success, which is why we will support you to perform, grow, and contribute – with the confidence to be yourself. And to support your personal wellbeing, we hope you will love our dedication to creating the right work and life balance experience!
Join Spirent and together let's shape tomorrow!
Requirements:- D. with at least 5 years of hands-on and practical experience as an in-house counsel.
- Licensed to practice law in NJ or ability to obtain an in-house license.
- Common sense, good judgment, and having a sense of responsibility to deliver legal solutions, not just legal advice.
- An ability to form strong working relationships with your internal customers and a willingness to understand and engage in ambiguous situations.
- High degree of independence, initiative, and decisiveness.
- Prior in-house legal experience, preferably experience working with major technology companies, required to be successful in this role.
- An ability to remain calm under pressure, handle a fast-paced environment, and deliver multiple projects with tight deadlines.
- Computer skills to include Microsoft office products.
- Passion for detail, outstanding organizational skills, and excellent follow-through.
- The ability to speak and read Mandarin, although not essential, would help a candidate stand out.
Annualized Salary Wage Range: $175,000 –$210,000
Spirent applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience at or in line with the minimum requirements. Spirent offers the following benefits to eligible employees: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, Floating Holidays, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Holidays, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life and AD&D insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Savings Accounts, and Commuter Benefits. Spirent benefits programs are subject to eligibility requirements.
Salary : $175,000 - $210,000
