Associate General Counsel, Commercial Transactions
Lumen Technologies, San Francisco, CA, United States
Associate General Counsel, Commercial Transactions
The Role
The Associate General Counsel – Commercial Transactions will serve as a primary legal advisor to Lumen’s Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain Management organization. This role is responsible for providing practical, risk-balanced legal advice across a wide range of complex commercial transactions that support Lumen’s global network, technology, products, and services.
The Associate General Counsel will partner closely with Strategic Sourcing and business stakeholders to enable efficient procurement, manage legal and regulatory risk, and support Lumen’s transformation initiatives. This position requires deep experience in commercial contracting, strong business judgment, and the ability to manage high-volume, high-impact transactions in a fast-paced environment.
The Main Responsibilities
Serve as a trusted legal advisor to Strategic Sourcing on legal, contractual, and risk considerations related to sourcing strategies and supplier relationships.
Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret a broad range of complex commercial agreements, including:
Master supply and services agreements
Statements of work and amendments
Software, SaaS, and technology license agreements
Professional services, consulting, and construction agreements
Equipment purchase and maintenance agreements
Support sourcing initiatives for network build, IT transformation, cloud services, and enterprise-wide vendor engagements.
Identify, evaluate, and manage legal risk related to procurement activities, including regulatory compliance, intellectual property, data security, export controls, and pricing considerations.
Advise on contract interpretation, performance issues, disputes, and supplier escalations; partner with internal stakeholders to resolve matters efficiently.
Collaborate with colleagues in Legal, Compliance, Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Regulatory to provide coordinated support.
Drive continuous improvement of procurement contracting processes, templates, playbooks, and negotiation strategies.
Contribute to knowledge sharing and best practices within the Legal Department.
Operate as a business partner who understands Lumen’s objectives, risk tolerance, and operational realities while maintaining the highest standards of legal integrity.
Required
J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
Active license, in good standing, to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
8–10 years of legal practice with substantial experience in commercial contracts.
Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements with minimal supervision.
Proven ability to manage multiple high‑priority matters, exercise sound judgment, and deliver pragmatic legal solutions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to advise stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Preferred
Experience supporting procurement or strategic sourcing organizations in a large, complex enterprise.
Background in technology, telecom, software licensing, or large‑scale services agreements.
Experience working in a fast‑paced environment undergoing transformation or growth.
Proactive, solution‑oriented mindset with strong collaboration and relationship‑management skills.
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 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 CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI
$167,273 - $223,031 in 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.
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.
Lumen is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information collected during the recruitment and hiring process. Our 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.
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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The Role
The Associate General Counsel – Commercial Transactions will serve as a primary legal advisor to Lumen’s Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain Management organization. This role is responsible for providing practical, risk-balanced legal advice across a wide range of complex commercial transactions that support Lumen’s global network, technology, products, and services.
The Associate General Counsel will partner closely with Strategic Sourcing and business stakeholders to enable efficient procurement, manage legal and regulatory risk, and support Lumen’s transformation initiatives. This position requires deep experience in commercial contracting, strong business judgment, and the ability to manage high-volume, high-impact transactions in a fast-paced environment.
The Main Responsibilities
Serve as a trusted legal advisor to Strategic Sourcing on legal, contractual, and risk considerations related to sourcing strategies and supplier relationships.
Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret a broad range of complex commercial agreements, including:
Master supply and services agreements
Statements of work and amendments
Software, SaaS, and technology license agreements
Professional services, consulting, and construction agreements
Equipment purchase and maintenance agreements
Support sourcing initiatives for network build, IT transformation, cloud services, and enterprise-wide vendor engagements.
Identify, evaluate, and manage legal risk related to procurement activities, including regulatory compliance, intellectual property, data security, export controls, and pricing considerations.
Advise on contract interpretation, performance issues, disputes, and supplier escalations; partner with internal stakeholders to resolve matters efficiently.
Collaborate with colleagues in Legal, Compliance, Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Regulatory to provide coordinated support.
Drive continuous improvement of procurement contracting processes, templates, playbooks, and negotiation strategies.
Contribute to knowledge sharing and best practices within the Legal Department.
Operate as a business partner who understands Lumen’s objectives, risk tolerance, and operational realities while maintaining the highest standards of legal integrity.
Required
J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
Active license, in good standing, to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
8–10 years of legal practice with substantial experience in commercial contracts.
Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements with minimal supervision.
Proven ability to manage multiple high‑priority matters, exercise sound judgment, and deliver pragmatic legal solutions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to advise stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Preferred
Experience supporting procurement or strategic sourcing organizations in a large, complex enterprise.
Background in technology, telecom, software licensing, or large‑scale services agreements.
Experience working in a fast‑paced environment undergoing transformation or growth.
Proactive, solution‑oriented mindset with strong collaboration and relationship‑management skills.
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 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 CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI
$167,273 - $223,031 in 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.
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.
Lumen is committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal information collected during the recruitment and hiring process. Our 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.
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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