Technology Partnerships Counsel

Lumen; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 116,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumen, a trusted network for AI-powered workloads, seeks an Attorney, Technology Partnerships to structure and negotiate technology agreements and support ecosystem initiatives. You will collaborate with product, engineering, and business leaders to deliver integrated solutions that drive customer value.

The ideal candidate brings a JD and at least 4 years of experience drafting and negotiating commercial technology agreements, with strong knowledge of software, cloud services, and networking.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license in good standing 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

J.D.

Bar license

Commercial agreements

Technology transactions

Technology knowledge

Practical legal guidance

Project management

Business judgment

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Lumen, a trusted network for AI-powered workloads, seeks an Attorney, Technology Partnerships to structure and negotiate technology agreements and support ecosystem initiatives. You will collaborate with product, engineering, and business leaders to deliver integrated solutions that drive customer value.

The ideal candidate brings a JD and at least 4 years of experience drafting and negotiating commercial technology agreements, with strong knowledge of software, cloud services, and networking.