Associate General Counsel, Privacy

About Lumen

Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications – quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up – committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress.

We’re looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future.

The Role

Reporting to the Chief Privacy Officer (CPO), this role is a primary legal contact for the Procurement and Trust and Safety Teams. This is a critical role within the Privacy Team that provides counsel on security and privacy requirements for processors of Lumen’s Personal Information and advises on law enforcement requests from Lumen. The ideal candidate will bring strong collaboration skills and the ability to provide practical, business‑oriented legal advice in a fast‑paced environment.

The Main Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice concerning business transactions, including the review and negotiation of data processing agreements for third‑party suppliers, business partners, and customers.

• Assist with and review privacy impact assessments, data protection assessments, and data transfer impact assessments and advise on sufficiency of any existing or required supplementary measures.

• Develop and deliver ongoing privacy training to team members, internal clients, and management.

• Review law enforcement requests for Personal Information, access for legal sufficiency.

• Work with the Trust & Safety Team on Lumen’s semi‑annual Transparency Report and other Trust Center matters.

• Develop, draft, and update privacy documentation on an annual basis consistent with developments in state, federal, and international privacy law.

• Function as legal lead on investigations into Personal Information incidents.

• Support the overall maturation of a strategic and comprehensive privacy program for Lumen.

• Provide legal advice and counsel on the use, deployment, and governance of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning technologies, including compliance with evolving laws, regulations, and industry standards related to AI.

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams—including IT, product development, and data science—to assess and address legal risks associated with AI‑driven products and services.

• Support the development and implementation of company policies and procedures governing the ethical and compliant use of AI.

• Other duties as assigned.

What We Look For in a Candidate

Required

• A passion for data privacy, with prior privacy experience.

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school and an active license in good standing to practice law issued by any State Bar within the United States.

• 5-8+ years of legal experience with a focus on privacy and data protection and demonstrated expertise in state, federal, and international privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, and other global frameworks).

• An appreciation for drafting and negotiating transactional documents, to include data processing agreements and use of Standard Contractual Clauses.

• Detail oriented, with the ability to produce work product that demonstrates advanced skills in the following areas: (i) subject matter expertise, (ii) analysis and creativity, (iii) oral and written communications and advocacy, and (iv) client management and acceptance.

• Ability to manage a high volume of complex, time‑sensitive matters independently and with urgency.

• Proactively identify issues and suggest/implement solutions.

• Organizational savvy and notable business acumen dealing with risk management and compliance.

Preferred

• Prior experience with CPNI rules, CALEA, ECPA, TCPA, Red Flags Rule and FISA.

• CIPP/US, /E, CIPM, or AIGP (Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional) certifications.

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:

$149,084 - $198,779 in these states: AL,…