Associate General Counsel, Privacy

Lumen Technologies • Remote, OR

5d • $152,066 - $223,031

About The Position

The Associate General Counsel, Privacy reports to the Chief Privacy Officer (CPO) and serves as a primary legal contact for the Procurement and Trust and Safety Teams. This critical role on Lumen’s Privacy Team advises on security and privacy requirements for processors of Lumen’s Personal Information and reviews law enforcement requests for Personal Information. The successful candidate will provide practical, business-oriented legal advice and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

The role supports Lumen’s privacy program through transactional counseling, privacy assessments, training, documentation, incident investigations, and Trust & Safety matters. It also provides legal guidance on artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies, including their governance, deployment, compliance risks, and responsible use, in collaboration with cross-functional teams and Government and Regulatory Affairs and Public Policy.

Requirements

• Passion for data privacy and prior privacy experience.
• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license in good standing to practice law issued by a State Bar within the United States.
• 5–8+ years of legal experience focused on privacy and data protection.
• Demonstrated expertise in state, federal, and international privacy laws, such as GDPR, CCPA, and other global frameworks.
• Appreciation for drafting and negotiating transactional documents, including data processing agreements and use of Standard Contractual Clauses.
• Detail-oriented, with advanced subject matter expertise, analytical and creative skills, oral and written communication and advocacy skills, and client management and acceptance skills.
• Ability to independently manage a high volume of complex, time-sensitive matters with urgency.
• Ability to proactively identify issues and suggest or implement solutions.
• Organizational savvy and business acumen in risk management and compliance.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with CPNI rules, CALEA, ECPA, TCPA, the Red Flags Rule, and FISA.
• CIPP/US, CIPP/E, CIPM, or AIGP (Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice concerning business transactions, including reviewing and negotiating 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; advise on the sufficiency of 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 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 annually to reflect developments in state, federal, and international privacy law.
• Function as legal lead on investigations into Personal Information incidents.
• Support the maturation of a strategic and comprehensive privacy program for Lumen.
• Advise on the use, deployment, and governance of artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies, including compliance with evolving laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Collaborate with IT, product development, and data science teams to assess and address legal risks associated with AI-driven products and services.
• Partner with Government and Regulatory Affairs and Public Policy teams on emerging privacy and data protection requirements and regulatory compliance efforts.
• Support the development and implementation of company policies and procedures governing the ethical and compliant use of AI.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive package featuring a broad range of health, life, and voluntary lifestyle benefits.
• Other perks intended to enhance physical, mental, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
• Bonus structure may include short-term incentives, long-term incentives, and/or sales compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree