What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate General Counsel position at Lumen?
About Lumen
Lumen is guided by our belief that humanity is at its best when technology advances the way we live and work. With 450,000 route fiber miles serving customers in more than 60 countries, we deliver the fastest, most secure global platform for applications and data to help businesses, government and communities deliver amazing experiences. Learn more about Lumen’s network, edge cloud, security and communication and collaboration solutions and our purpose to further human progress through technology at news.lumen.com, LinkedIn: /lumentechnologies, Twitter: @lumentechco, Facebook: /lumentechnologies, Instagram: @lumentechnologies and YouTube: /lumentechnologies.
The Role
Lumen is looking for a new member of our corporate legal team responsible for advising on securities and corporate governance matters. This is an exciting and significant role that will report to the Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, Corporate Governance and Transactions and partner with multi-disciplinary teams, including investor relations, corporate communications, accounting, finance, human relations, ethics & compliance, internal audit, treasury, members of the senior leadership team, the board and its committees and external audit.
The Main Responsibilities
Job Description:
Prepare and review SEC filings, including proxy statements, Section 16 filings, and periodic and current reports and assist with Annual Shareholder Meeting
Maintain policies and procedures relating to securities law compliance and disclosure matters
Advise and assist Lumen’s board and its committees, including preparing and reviewing materials for committee meetings
Management of Lumen’s corporate governance policies and support of Lumen’s corporate secretarial function
Oversee the operation of, improvements to, and compliance with Lumen’s insider trading program
Oversee team within the corporate law group with responsibility for global subsidiary management, commercial NDA review and ESG program development
Review and advise on external public-facing communications, policies and reports, including earnings releases, press releases, investor/analyst presentations, ESG report and shareholder engagement
Provide support for corporate and capital markets transactions, as needed
Provide support for mergers, acquisitions, minority investments and other corporate transactions, as needed
Provide support for Lumen’s aviation department, including transactional and regulatory matters
Coordinating work and advising with outside counsel and internal clients while effectively managing outside counsel work product and costs
What We Look For in a Candidate
Qualifications and Attributes:
J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
Admission to the Bar in a state where the attorney is located
5 years of relevant legal experience, with both law firm and public company experience
Significant issuer-side securities and public company experience and in-depth knowledge of public company financial reporting rules and regulations
Prior practice and experience preparing securities filings, advising on corporate governance matters and overseeing compliance with SEC rules, stock exchange requirements and Section 16 matters
Knowledge of evolving ESG, governance and disclosure best practices with relevant positions of proxy advisory firms, ESG raters and rating agencies
Significant experience supporting a public company board of directors, including board portal fluency
Solid business judgment with a capacity to make decisions and give advice, which demonstrates an understanding of overall business objectives and the related risks/rewards
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, flexibility, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Proactive personality, eager to learn and grow
Ability to communicate effectively with a non-legal audience
Versatile and results-oriented team player
What to Expect Next
Requisition #: 256635
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Disclaimer
The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.
Salary Range
115740
257280
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Salary Range
115740
257280
This information reflects the base salary pay range for this job based on current national market data. Ranges may vary based on the job's location. We offer competitive pay that varies based on individual experience, qualifications and other relevant factors. We encourage you to apply to positions that you are interested in and for which you believe you are qualified. To learn more, you are welcome to discuss with us as you move through the selection process.