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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

Lumen is seeking an Associate General Counsel to join the legal team with the Labor and Employment team, This role calls for a seasoned legal professional who embodies clarity and courage, with a growth mindset to support enterprise-wide labor matters in North America and provide advice on employment matters to assigned business unit(s).

Schedule and Location

This is a fully remote position open to candidates based anywhere in the U.S. that are actively licensed in the state/jurisdiction they reside.

The Main Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice and legal analyses under labor laws including the National Labor Relations Act, as well as all applicable bargaining contracts.

• Provides legal advice and strategic direction on labor issues, including negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, organizing activities and representation elections.

• Advises HR and business units, including senior leaders, on strategy and potential legal solutions under labor laws.

• Represents company before the National Labor Relations Board, including the handling of Unfair Labor Practice Charges and responding to petitions and requests for information

• Oversees labor arbitrations as needed

• Independently handles employment related issues, such as Title VII, ADEA, ADA, FMLA and FLSA issues; advises business units, including senior leaders, on employment related issues

• Collaborates with business decision-makers and has deep understanding of the business, its objectives, risk tolerances, labor and relevant bargaining contracts

• Effectively manages outside counsel and associated costs

• Responsible and accountable for resource planning

What We Look For in a Candidate

Required

• JD degree; in compliance with the rules, including licensing rules, of the State Bar in the state where the attorney is officed.

• 8-10 plus years of legal practice, with an emphasis on Labor law.

Preferred

• Experience in negotiation of collective bargaining agreements.

• Experience in employment law, including advising on Title VII, ADEA, ADA and similar issues

Compensation

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.

Location Based Pay Ranges:

$149,084 - $198,779 in these states: AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NM, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, UT, VT, WI, WV, and WY.

$156,539 - $208,718 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.

$163,993 - $218,657 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA.

Lumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation) as you move through the selection process.

Learn more about Lumen's:

• Benefits (https://www.lumenbenefits.com/httpdocs2/index.html)

• Bonus Structure

Requisition #: 335234

Background Screening

If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/faq) . Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Equal Employment Opportunities

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, “protected statuses”). We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.

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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Application Deadline

02/05/2025