Strategic Tech Partnerships Attorney

Lumen; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumen, a trusted network for the AI-powered world, seeks an Attorney, Technology Partnerships to structure and negotiate technology partnerships and integrated solutions. You will work with product, engineering, and alliance teams to drive ecosystem initiatives and strategic relationships.

The ideal candidate has a J.D., active U.S. license, and 4+ years in commercial agreements, technology transactions, and risk-based advisory, with strong business sense and project management skills.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 4+ years of experience drafting, negotiating, and advising on commercial agreements.
• Experience supporting technology transactions, partnerships, or commercial technology agreements.
• Understanding of technology products, software, cloud services, networking, or related technical environments.
• Ability to provide practical legal guidance to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong project management, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Sound business and legal judgment with the ability to balance risk and commercial objectives.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate technology partnership, strategic alliance, product integration, and related commercial agreements.
• Advise business stakeholders on partnership structures, technology collaborations, intellectual property considerations, and risk management.
• Partner with product, engineering, and alliance teams to support ecosystem initiatives and joint solution development.
• Support the development and expansion of strategic technology relationships that enhance customer value and accelerate growth.
• Manage contract lifecycles, including amendments, renewals, governance requirements, and ongoing obligations.
• Align legal frameworks with product strategies, technical integrations, and commercial objectives.
• Conduct legal research and analysis related to technology transactions, software, cloud services, and emerging business models.
• Resolve complex contractual and partnership matters while balancing legal risk and business priorities.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Tech partnerships

Legal drafting

Risk assessment

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Lumen, a trusted network for the AI-powered world, seeks an Attorney, Technology Partnerships to structure and negotiate technology partnerships and integrated solutions. You will work with product, engineering, and alliance teams to drive ecosystem initiatives and strategic relationships.

The ideal candidate has a J.D., active U.S. license, and 4+ years in commercial agreements, technology transactions, and risk-based advisory, with strong business sense and project management skills.