Attorney, Buy Side Commercial Transactions – Remote at Lumen in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description About Lumen Lumen is guided by our belief that humanity is at its best when technology advances the way we live and work. With 450,000 route fiber miles serving customers in more than 60 countries, we deliver the fastest, most secure global platform for applications and data to help businesses, government and communities deliver amazing experiences. Learn more about Lumen’s network, edge cloud, security and communication and collaboration solutions and our purpose to further human progress through technology at , LinkedIn: /lumentechnologies, Twitter: @lumentechco, Facebook: /lumentechnologies, Instagram: @lumentechnologies and YouTube: /lumentechnologies. The Role The in-house corporate counsel, transactional attorney interested in joining a collegial team of lawyers that together provide legal support to Procurement, Corporate Real Estate, Carrier Relations, Dark Fiber and Rights-of-Way. Lumen offers you the opportunity to develop and cultivate your career as we lead the communications industry into the future. The Main Responsibilities The ideal candidate will possess a willingness to learn and understand internal business, operational, financial and technical matters to provide sound legal advice and risk analysis, while simultaneously assisting business clients in achieving their commercial objectives. + Conducting contract negotiations; drafting agreements and contract templates + Developing and implementing new contract structures to support new product/technology development efforts; + Clearly and concisely identifying and explaining the ramifications of contractual terms to the business decision makers and third-parties during contract negotiations + Providing ongoing management and maintenance of contracts, including providing contract summaries and interpretations to business units and executive management; and investigating, negotiating and resolving contract disputes. + Generally handles less complex legal matters under the supervision of senior level attorneys and may assist more senior attorneys on more advanced legal matters What We Look For in a Candidate + J.D. degree from an accredited law school. + 4+ years of relevant legal tenure. + Current license to practice law in state where attorney’s office will be located. + Excellent writing, drafting and verbal communications skills. + Organizational, time-management and prioritization capabilities; able to manage workload independently, efficiently and with minimal supervision. + Able to negotiate, prioritize and manage a large volume of contracts and associated issues. + Must be a team player. + Sound business and legal judgment. Compensation The starting salary for this role differs based on the employee’s primary work location. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on each individual’s qualifications. Location Based Pay Ranges $94420 – $118028 in these states: AR, ID, KY, LA, ME, MS, NE, SC, and SD. $99390 – $124230 in these states: AZ, FL, GA, IN, IA, KS, MO, MT, NM, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, UT, VT, WV, WI, and WY. $104360 – $130448 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NV, NH, NC, OR, and RI. $109330 – $136665 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DE, DC, IL, MD, MA, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and WA. As with the pay range variety that’s based on the region of a country, specific offers are determined by various factors such as experience, education, skills, certifications and other business needs. Requisition #: 331440 When applying for a position, you may be subject to a background screen (criminal records check, motor vehicle report, and/or drug screen), depending on the requirements for the position. More information on what’s included in these checks can be found in the Post Offer section of our FAQ page (. Job-related concerns noted in the background screen may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. EEO Statement 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, 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. NOTE: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Disclaimer The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions. Salary Range Salary Min : 94420 Salary Max : 136665 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. This position is eligible for either short-term incentives or sales compensation. Director and VP positions also are eligible for long-term incentive. To learn more about our bonus structure, you can view additional information here. ( We’re able to answer any additional questions you may have as you move through the selection process. As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Lumen offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. You can learn more by clicking here. (Note: For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account
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