Associate General Counsel of Labor and Employment

at  Lumen

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).

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