Associate General Counsel of Labor and Employment

$128,310 - $171,080/Yr

Lumen Technologies - Sacramento, CA

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Sacramento, CA

Telecommunications

About the position

Lumen is seeking an Associate General Counsel to join its Labor and Employment legal team. This role requires a seasoned legal professional to provide strategic advice on labor laws and employment matters across North America, supporting various business units and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice and legal analyses under labor laws including the National Labor Relations Act and applicable bargaining contracts.
• Provide legal advice and strategic direction on labor issues, including negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, organizing activities, and representation elections.
• Advise HR and business units, including senior leaders, on strategy and potential legal solutions under labor laws.
• Represent the company before the National Labor Relations Board, handling Unfair Labor Practice Charges and responding to petitions and requests for information.
• Oversee labor arbitrations as needed.
• Independently handle employment-related issues such as Title VII, ADEA, ADA, FMLA, and FLSA issues; advise business units, including senior leaders, on these matters.
• Collaborate with business decision-makers to understand business objectives, risk tolerances, and relevant bargaining contracts.
• Effectively manage outside counsel and associated costs.
• Responsible and accountable for resource planning.

Requirements

• JD degree; compliance with the rules of the State Bar in the state where the attorney is located.
• 8-10 years of legal practice, with an emphasis on Labor law.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in negotiation of collective bargaining agreements.
• Experience in employment law, including advising on Title VII, ADEA, ADA, and similar issues.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance coverage
• Voluntary lifestyle benefits
• Short-term incentives or sales compensation
• Long-term incentive eligibility for Director and VP positions