Assistant General Counsel, Artificial Intelligence and Privacy

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The Role

Reporting to the Chief Privacy Officer (CPO), this role leads in the provision of legal advice and counsel on AI Governance at Lumen. This role also provides counsel on security and privacy requirements for Lumen as a Processor of customer data. The ideal candidate will bring strong collaboration skills and with the ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice in a fast-paced environment.

The Main Responsibilities

• 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.
• Monitor and interpret AI legal and regulatory developments and develop internal guidance/training aligned to best practices, frameworks, and evolving global and U.S. state automated decision-making laws.
• Support the development and implementation of company policies and procedures governing the ethical and compliant use of AI.
• Provide legal advice concerning business transactions, including the review and negotiation of data processing agreements for business partners and customers.
• Develop, draft, and update compliance documentation on an annual basis consistent with developments in state, federal, and international law.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We Look For in a Candidate

Required:

• A passion for data privacy and cybersecurity, with prior experience in both fields.
• 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.
• 10+ years of legal experience with a focus on privacy and cybersecurity and demonstrated expertise in state, federal, and international privacy and cyber laws.
• Hands-on experience building and operationalizing AI governance principles, controls, and documentation; comfort advising on AI/ML/LLMs and emerging AI regulation.
• 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 AI Governance, DORA, DOJ’s DSP Rule, GDPR, Federal and State Cybersecurity laws, State Privacy laws
• 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
$174,876 - $233,168 in these states: AL  AR  AZ  FL  GA  IA  ID  IN  KS  KY  LA  ME  MO  MS  MT  ND  NE  NM  OH  OK  PA  SC  SD  TN  UT  VT  WI  WV  WY 
$183,621 - $244,827 in these states: CO  HI  MI  MN  NC  NH  NV  OR  RI 
$192,364 - $256,486 in these states: AK  CA  CT  DC  DE  IL  MA  MD  NJ  NY  TX  VA  WA 

Lumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation) as you move through the selection process.   Learn more about L