Deputy General Counsel, Head of Corporate Transactions and Operations

$236,410 - $315,210/Yr

Lumen Technologies - Madison, WI

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Madison, WI

101-250 employees

Telecommunications

About the position

Lumen is seeking an accomplished corporate attorney to serve as Deputy General Counsel, Head of Corporate Transactions and Operations. This role is part of the senior leadership team within the Legal Department and will oversee a team of 8 legal professionals. The position involves driving strategic initiatives such as M&A transactions and capital markets financing, while also managing general corporate operations. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape a world-class corporate function during a transformative period at Lumen, a Fortune 250 company.

Responsibilities

• Partner with SVP Corporate Development in evaluating potential acquisition targets, JV partnerships, and divestitures; negotiate and close deals that support the company's strategic objectives.
• Monitor industry trends, competitive landscape, and regulatory changes to inform strategic decisions.
• Partner with SVP Treasurer on public debt and equity financings; advise commercial and operational teams to ensure compliance with debt covenants.
• Partner with SVP Finance, SVP Tax and other senior Finance executives on a variety of company operations, including tax matters, management of hundreds of corporate affiliates and subsidiaries, real estate transactions, and corporate aircraft policy.
• Lead and manage a team of highly skilled lawyers and legal professionals, fostering effective relationships within the team.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including executive leadership, board members, investors, and advisors.

Requirements

• At least 15 years of legal experience doing corporate transactions and operations work.
• A combination of experience acquired at both nationally-recognized law firms as well as public companies.
• Significant leadership experience building and developing teams, reporting to the Chief Legal Officer.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and executing complex M&A transactions.
• Proven track record of capital markets financing experience at a highly-leveraged public company.
• Experience in telecommunications and/or technology.
• Proven ability to influence, collaborate, and partner with senior executives and diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent business acumen with a demonstrated ability to execute outcomes aligned with company strategy.

Nice-to-haves

• Deep M&A and capital markets financing expertise with broader corporate transactional experience.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance coverage
• Dental insurance coverage
• Vision insurance coverage
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Flexible scheduling options
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee stock purchase plan