Head of Corporate Transactions and Operations - Lumen

**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. Lumen's commitment to workplace inclusion and employee support shines bright. We've made the Newsweek 2024 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity list and achieved a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the fifth consecutive year. Plus, we're the top employer in the communications and telecom industry, ranking 12th overall across all industries in The American Opportunity Index. 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** Lumen is seeking an accomplished corporate attorney and legal executive to serve as Head of Corporate Transactions and Operations. Reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, this position will be part of the senior leadership team of the Legal Department and play a key role across the company's in-house corporate operations. This role will supervise a team of ~8 lawyers and legal professionals driving a variety of strategic initiatives including M&A transactions and capital markets financing, as well as general corporate operations matters. This is an exceptional opportunity for someone to build and shape a world class corporate function during a period of transformation and innovation at an established Fortune 250 company. This individual will work on a hybrid in-office/remote work arrangement with a preference for the successful candidate to sit in Los Angeles, Denver, or Seattle. **The Main Responsibilities** + Partner with SVP Corporate Development in evaluating potential acquisition targets, JV partnerships, and divestitures; negotiate and close deals that support the company's strategic objectives; collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless post-closing integration or transition. + Monitor industry trends, competitive landscape, and regulatory changes to inform strategic decisions. + Partner with SVP Treasurer on public debt and equity financings; advise commercial and operational teams to ensure compliance with debt covenants. + Partner with SVP Finance, SVP Tax and other senior Finance executives on a variety of company operations, including tax matters, management of hundreds of corporate affiliates and subsidiaries, real estate transactions, and corporate aircraft policy. + Lead and manage a team of highly skilled lawyers and legal professionals, fostering effective relationships within the team + Engage with internal and external stakeholders, including executive leadership, board members, investors, and advisors. **What We Look For in a Candidate** The ideal candidate will be an accomplished legal professional from a highly regarded company known for having a best-in-class legal function. They will have meaningful experience both in-house combined with training from a world-class law firm. They will bring a breadth of legal expertise and a deep commitment to continuous improvement, as well as an appetite to roll up their sleeves and dig into the day to day responsibilities of the legal function in a hands-on way. They will be an exceptional communicator and people leader with the ability to influence executives at the highest levels of Lumen. Ideally, the successful candidate will be a deep M&A and capital markets financing expert with broader corporate transactional experience. In terms of the performance and personal competencies required for the position, we would highlight the following: **Subject Matter Expertise** + At least 15 years of legal experience doing corporate transactions and operations work + A combination of experience acquired at both nationally-recognized law firms as well as public companies + Significant leadership experience building and developing teams, reporting to the Chief Legal Officer + Proven track record of successfully leading and executing complex M&A transactions + Proven track record of capital markets financing experience at a highly-leveraged public company + Experience in telecommunications and/or technology + Proven ability to influence, collaborate, and partner with senior executives and diverse stakeholders + 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 **Legal Statements** In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. **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** **$236,410 - $315,210** in these states: AR, ID, KY, LA, ME, MS, NE, SC, and SD. **$248,850 - $331,800** in these states: AZ, AL, FL, GA, IN, IA, KS, MO, MT, NM, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, UT, VT, WV, WI, and WY. **$261,300 - $348,390** in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NV, NH, NC, OR, and RI. **$273,740 - $364,980** 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 #: 335636 **Background Screening** If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/faq) . Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. **Equal Employment Opportunities** 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, gender expression, 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. **Disclaimer** The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions. **Salary Range** **Salary Min :** 236410 **Salary Max :** 364980 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. (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/compensation-information) 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. (https://centurylinkbenefits.com) Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings will be posted on our official website or communicated through official company email addresses. If you encounter any job offers that request payment in exchange for employment at Lumen, they are not for employment with us, but may relate to another company with a similar name. Note: For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions. **Application Deadline** 10/26/2024