Job description

Lumen is the trusted network for the AI‑powered world, connecting people, data, and applications through our expansive fiber network and connected ecosystem. We enable secure, high‑performance connectivity across cloud, edge, and AI workloads for enterprises, governments, and communities. At Lumen, you’ll work on infrastructure customers rely on today and build for what’s next, where performance, security, and resilience matter. This is a high accountability environment where bold ideas drive real innovation for our customers, partners, and industry. The work is challenging, expectations are clear, and trust is built into how we operate. If you’re ready to take ownership, deliver meaningful impact, and help shape the future of AI‑ready connectivity, join us today. The Role This is a temporary position with an expected duration of approximately 12–18 months . This expectation does not alter the at-will nature of employment, meaning either the Company or the employee may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or notice. Lumen is seeking an experienced employment attorney to join our Legal team in a temporary capacity. In this role, you will provide practical, business-focused legal counsel to Human Resources and business leaders on a broad range of employment matters, helping the organization navigate risk while supporting workforce and business objectives. Working closely with stakeholders across the company, you will advise on complex employment law issues, manage sensitive employee matters, and help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws. This role requires strong legal judgment, a collaborative approach, and the ability to balance legal risk with business priorities. The Main Responsibilities • Provide day-to-day employment law advice and counsel to Human Resources and business leaders. • Assess legal risk and recommend practical solutions that align with business objectives and risk tolerance. • Advise management on complex employment matters, including compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws. • Partner with stakeholders across the organization to support employee relations, workforce management, and policy-related issues. • Respond to employment-related claims, demands, wage disputes, and administrative charges. • Collaborate with outside counsel on specialized or international employment law matters, as needed. • Build trusted relationships with business leaders and serve as a strategic legal advisor on employment-related issues. What We Look For in a Candidate • J.D. from an accredited law school and active license in good standing to practice law in the state where the attorney is based. • 8+ years of in-house employment law counseling experience supporting a large, multi-state organization. • Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, with experience advising on employee relations matters, workforce restructuring, leave management, labor relations, and compliance investigations. • Experience responding to agency charges, wage claims, and employment-related disputes. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to advise, influence, and build credibility with senior stakeholders. • Sound legal and business judgment, with the ability to independently manage complex matters and balance legal risk with business objectives. • Strong organizational , prioritization, and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple competing demands in a fast-paced environment. • Familiarity with emerging employment-related legal developments, including AI-related workplace considerations. 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 $152,066 - $202,755 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 WY $159,670 - $212,893 in these states: CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI $167,273 - $223,031 in these states: AK CA CT DC DE IL MA MD NJ NY TX VA 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 Bonus Structure #LI-Remote #LI-KM1 Requisition #: 342859 Life at Lumen Life at Lumen is human and connected, even in a fast moving, AI‑focused organization. We set clear expectations and trust people to meet them. With real support and shared accountability, teams collaborate better, move faster, and deliver meaningful outcomes. Our Lumen 8 behaviors guide how we interact, make decisions, and work together, shaping a culture built to perform and win. To learn more about Life at Lumen and how we live the Lumen 8, please visit: jobs.lumen.com 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 . 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. Privacy Notice Lumen is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information collected during the recruitment and hiring process. Our Applicant Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect applicant information, as well as how individuals may request access to or deletion of their personal data. To review Lumen’s Global Employment Applicant and Talent Community Privacy Notice, please visit: jobs.lumen.com 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. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings will be posted on our official website or communicated through official company email addresses. If you encounter any job offers that request payment in exchange for employment at Lumen, they are not for employment with us, but may relate to another company with a similar name.

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At Lumen, you’ll work on infrastructure customers rely on today and build for what’s next, where performance, security, and resilience matter.
The Main Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day employment law advice and counsel to Human Resources and business leaders.
Assess legal risk and recommend practical solutions that align with business objectives and risk tolerance.
Advise management on complex employment matters, including compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
Partner with stakeholders across the organization to support employee relations, workforce management, and policy-related issues.
Respond to employment-related claims, demands, wage disputes, and administrative charges.
Collaborate with outside counsel on specialized or international employment law matters, as needed.
Build trusted relationships with business leaders and serve as a strategic legal advisor on employment-related issues.
What We Look For in a Candidate
J.D. from an accredited law school and active license in good standing to practice law in the state where the attorney is based.
8+ years of in-house employment law counseling experience supporting a large, multi-state organization.
Experience responding to agency charges, wage claims, and employment-related disputes.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to advise, influence, and build credibility with senior stakeholders.
Sound legal and business judgment, with the ability to independently manage complex matters and balance legal risk with business objectives.
Strong organizational , prioritization, and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
Familiarity with emerging employment-related legal developments, including AI-related workplace considerations.
Requisition #: 342859

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