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.

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

Reporting to the VP/Deputy General Counsel, this role will serve as a primary legal contact for the Treasury department. This is a critical role that provides counsel to Lumen senior management and executives on complex and high-profile capital markets transactions. The position will support the Lumen Treasurer and will have significant contact with senior executives, upper management and numerous other business leaders across Lumen. 

Location

This role is designed as fully remote, US.

The Main Responsibilities

• Leading or providing significant legal support to the Treasury team on large capital market issuances ($1B+);

• Negotiating and preparing transaction documentation, including, indentures, notes, credit agreements, collateral agreements, annual compliance certificates, etc.

• Taking responsibility for transaction management, including performing due diligence, and conducting all pre- and post-closing activities.

• Maintaining primary responsibility for interpreting debt covenant requirements and working across multiple departments to ensure compliance.

• Providing general support on corporate compliance, corporate structure, subsidiary management and internal/affiliate transactions and restructurings;

• Managing outside counsel and the paralegal team as necessary;

• Providing legal counsel on corporate matters; assessing and effectively managing legal risk; conducting legal analyses; negotiating legal transactions; and advising and collaborating with others throughout Lumen on strategy and potential legal solutions. 

• Developing a strong working relationship with senior management, cross-functional peers and other business stakeholders; including the Tax, Treasury, Accounting and Regulatory departments, as well as external advisers (accountants, bankers, consultants and outside counsel).

What We Look For in a Candidate

• 8+ years of relevant legal experience strongly preferred

• J.D. degree and licensed to practice law by the State Bar in the state where the attorney is located is required

• Keen interest and a demonstrated history of working on complex capital market transactions.

• Someone who relishes the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment on large capital market and corporate transactions that have national and international implications and provide the opportunity to work along with, and negotiate against the most sophisticated legal and investment banking advisors in the US.

• An appreciation for drafting and negotiating debt and other capital market instruments.

• Someone who can be very detail oriented and keep track of many different projects at once.

• Ability to efficiently manage a high volume of complex and critical work with urgency and with limited to no supervision.

• Proactively identify issues and suggest and implement responsive solutions.

• Experience in advising all levels of the organization, including senior level executives and is comfortable handling projects in a solutions-oriented manner.

• Experience in securities, including corporate governance, SEC and stock exchange compliance & SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) is a plus.

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.

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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://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/benefits-statement)

• Bonus Structure

Requisition #: 337238

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

03/21/2025