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at Lumen in Topeka, Kansas, United States
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Job Description
About Lumen
Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress.
Lumen’s commitment to workplace inclusion and employee support shines bright. We’ve made the Newsweek 2024 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity list and achieved a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the fifth consecutive year. Plus, we’re the top employer in the communications and telecom industry, ranking 12th overall across all industries in The American Opportunity Index.
We’re looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.
The Role
We are seeking a highly experienced legal leader to join our team as Head of Legal for Product, Technology and Marketing. This role will oversee legal support for Lumen’s Product and Technology teams, reporting directly to the Chief Legal Officer. This leader will be part of the senior leadership team of the global legal department. The candidate must have a proven track record of managing a product and / or technology legal function in a fast-paced, global technology company. This leader will be a seasoned legal professional, results-oriented, and possesses a strong knowledge of telco and / or technology industry law. This is a unique opportunity to join an established company during a period of transformation and product innovation.
The Main Responsibilities
- Partner with the Chief Product and Technology Officer to understand customer needs and provide related legal support
- Build a dedicated legal function to support the company’s Product and Technology teams, including process and procedures for legal review
- Ensure compliance with applicable product and technology regulations, as well as the company’s commercial agreements
- Navigate issues related to privacy, security, intellectual property, and other legal considerations
- Provide counsel on all relevant legal issues to monitor industry trends and best practices to protect the company from legal risk and reputational harm
- Lead and manage a team of highly skilled lawyers, fostering effective relationships within the team
- Mentor and identify development opportunities for team members
- Manage and coordinate with external legal counsel as needed
- Act as a strategic thought partner and provide advice to various functions within Lumen
- Oversee the development and implementation of strategies and policies related to risk management
- Review and negotiate a wide variety of technology transactions
What We Look For in a Candidate
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Compensation
The starting salary for this role differs based on the employee’s primary work location. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual’s qualifications.
Location Based Pay Ranges
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Disclaimer
The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.
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Salary : $236,410 - $315,210
