Head of Legal for Product, Technology and Marketing

$236,410 - $315,210/Yr

Lumen Technologies - Madison, WI

Full-time - Senior

Madison, WI

Telecommunications

About the position

The Head of Legal for Product, Technology and Marketing at Lumen is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing legal support for the company's Product and Technology teams. This position requires a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in managing legal functions within a fast-paced, global technology environment. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, providing strategic legal counsel, and leading a team of skilled lawyers while fostering relationships across various functions within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Chief Product and Technology Officer to understand customer needs and provide related legal support
• Build a dedicated legal function to support the company's Product and Technology teams, including process and procedures for legal review
• Ensure compliance with applicable product and technology regulations, as well as the company's commercial agreements
• Navigate issues related to privacy, security, intellectual property, and other legal considerations
• Provide counsel on all relevant legal issues to monitor industry trends and best practices to protect the company from legal risk and reputational harm
• Lead and manage a team of highly skilled lawyers, fostering effective relationships within the team
• Mentor and identify development opportunities for team members
• Manage and coordinate with external legal counsel as needed
• Act as a strategic thought partner and provide advice to various functions within Lumen
• Oversee the development and implementation of strategies and policies related to risk management
• Review and negotiate a wide variety of technology transactions

Requirements

• 15+ years of progressive product and technology legal expertise gained from a combination of law firm and in-house legal experience
• Proven leadership role at a fast-paced, high-growth, global company
• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
• Strategic growth mindset with a hands-on approach, adaptable to changing business environments, driving continuous improvement and innovation
• Excellent business acumen with a demonstrated ability to execute outcomes aligned with company strategy
• Proven ability to embody and promote Lumen's culture: Teamwork, Trust, Transparency, Courage, Clarity, Growth Mindset, Customer Obsession, Allyship
• Strong strategic thinking, business acumen, and analytical skills
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to influence, collaborate, and partner with senior executives and diverse stakeholders
• High level of integrity, ethics, and professionalism
• Ability to prioritize tasks and pivot when appropriate
• Broad experience in other niche areas of law is a plus

Nice-to-haves

• Broad experience in other niche areas of law is a plus

Benefits

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