ABOUT LUMEN

Lumen is guided by our belief that humanity is at its best when technology advances the way we live and work. With 450,000 route fiber miles serving customers in more than 60 countries, we deliver the fastest, most secure global platform for applications and data to help businesses, government and communities deliver amazing experiences. Learn more about Lumen’s network, edge cloud, security and communication and collaboration solutions and our purpose to further human progress through technology at news.lumen.com, LinkedIn: /lumentechnologies, Twitter: @lumentechco, Facebook: /lumentechnologies, Instagram: @lumentechnologies and YouTube: /lumentechnologies.

THE ROLE

Lumen’s Internship Program is a path for career readiness in the 4th Industrial Revolution.  

Be a part of an internship program, driving human progress through technology.  During a 10- week period, our summer interns innovate and make an impact by transforming industries across the globe and changing the world one connection at a time.  Our interns are presented with real business challenges and provide solutions that make a difference across all areas of the company, all while learning the skills needed to successfully navigate the modern workplace. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands on experience working within the corporate legal function for a Fortune 200 company.  Lumen is seeking a high caliber and energetic First Year Law Student to join our 2023 Summer Internship Program. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work across a variety of substantive legal practice areas, potentially including privacy and data security, commercial, contracting, product review, financial and consumer regulation, intellectual property, corporate governance, and M&A. 

The Experience

•    Innovate – to deliver solutions to real business problems  

•    Transform – your skills and knowledge through challenging work projects 

•    Connect – to our company and culture creating valuable relationships with your intern peers, work team and leaders across the organization. 

•    Impact – through Community & Social Involvement – collaborate with our ERGs to give back and make an impact in the communities Lumen serves.

THE MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Following your summer experience, you should expect to have an awareness of the complexities and challenges of working within the in-house legal department of a global organization. You will assist on a variety of projects and tasks and should generally be flexible and available to assist with day-to-day activities across the legal department.  The ideal candidate will be able to work semi-independently in a fast-paced environment. Law students with prior experience in technology are encouraged to apply. 

•     Your summer experience may include:

•     Assisting in-house legal counsel in diverse areas of telecommunications law including; commercial contracts, intellectual property, real estate, litigation, labor and employment, advertising and marketing and corporate governance

•     Conducting legal research and drafting legal memoranda

•     Drafting contracts, agreements, and releases

•     Conducting legal due diligence and litigation discovery

•     Assisting with various labor and employment projects

WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN A CANDIDATE

•     Enrolled in a 4-year college/university having successfully completed your first year of law school required;

•     Available 40 hours per week during the summer; June 2, 2023 – Aug 11, 2023

•     Ability to relocate for internship, if applicable;

•     Transportation to/from work location, if applicable;

•     Outstanding written and oral communication skills;

•     Ability to work both in teams and independently;

•     Ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously, with effective resolution of conflicting priorities;

•     Strong project management skills;

•     Authorization to work in the United States for the duration of the internship;

•     3.0 or above cumulative GPA preferred

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT

After application submission, you must complete a virtual video interview within 5 days of application to be considered for the role.   Requisition #: 326111

When applying for a position, you may be subject to a background screen (criminal records check, motor vehicle report, and/or drug screen), depending on the requirements for the position. More information on what’s included in these checks can be found in the Post Offer section of our FAQ page. Job-related concerns noted in the background screen may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

EEO STATEMENT

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 above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.

Lumen is a global company of approximately 38,000 professionals dedicated to unleashing the world's digital potential. Lumen frees businesses from the legacy communication experiences holding them back today by making IT environments more user-friendly and intuitive. Our experience-first approach to networking, edge cloud and cybersecurity connects people, data and apps―quickly, securely and effortlessly. We ignite business growth and accelerate innovation for 8 of the 10 most valuable brands in the world.