Associate General Counsel, Employment Law - Temporary

Lumen Technologies•,

20h•$152,066 - $223,031•Remote

About The Position

Lumen is seeking an experienced employment attorney to join our Legal team in a temporary capacity. This is a temporary position with an expected duration of approximately 12–18 months. In this role, you will provide practical, business-focused legal counsel to Human Resources and business leaders on a broad range of employment matters, helping the organization navigate risk while supporting workforce and business objectives. Working closely with stakeholders across the company, you will advise on complex employment law issues, manage sensitive employee matters, and help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws. This role requires strong legal judgment, a collaborative approach, and the ability to balance legal risk with business priorities.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school and active license in good standing to practice law in the state where the attorney is based.
8+ years of in-house employment law counseling experience supporting a large, multi-state organization.
Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, with experience advising on employee relations matters, workforce restructuring, leave management, labor relations, and compliance investigations.
Experience responding to agency charges, wage claims, and employment-related disputes.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to advise, influence, and build credibility with senior stakeholders.
Sound legal and business judgment, with the ability to independently manage complex matters and balance legal risk with business objectives.
Strong organizational, prioritization, and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
Familiarity with emerging employment-related legal developments, including AI-related workplace considerations.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day employment law advice and counsel to Human Resources and business leaders.
Assess legal risk and recommend practical solutions that align with business objectives and risk tolerance.
Advise management on complex employment matters, including compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
Partner with stakeholders across the organization to support employee relations, workforce management, and policy-related issues.
Respond to employment-related claims, demands, wage disputes, and administrative charges.
Collaborate with outside counsel on specialized or international employment law matters, as needed.
Build trusted relationships with business leaders and serve as a strategic legal advisor on employment-related issues.