Lead Corporate Investigator

At Lumen, we are committed to creating and maintaining an ethical business culture. Lumen's Corporate Ethics & Compliance Team, led by the Company's Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, is responsible for communicating and reinforcing the ethical and legal standards that govern our business conduct. Our team is seeking a full-time Lead Corporate Investigatorto conduct internal investigations into concerns raised internally and externally and reported to the Compliance team through a variety of channels, including the Lumen Integrity Line. The investigator will report directly to the Manager of Corporate Investigations, will work closely with Management, Human Resources and members of the Law Department while conducting investigations, and will otherwise support the Ethics and Compliance team. The Corporate Investigator role in the organization is critical to the success of the company.

This role has been designated as fully remote, US.

• Efficiently conduct internal investigations into allegations of illegal or unethical conduct involving Lumen employees, contractors, suppliers, vendors, customers, or members of the general public.
• Effectively prioritize and manage investigations of varying degrees of severity, complexity, and urgency.
• Must be able to respond quickly to critical events that require immediate investigative support and demonstrate flexibility in responding to changes in assignment and job responsibility.
• Thoroughly document investigative findings and prepare concise Reports of Investigation for read-outs to Human Resources and Senior Management.
• Demonstrate excellent research, analytical, oral and written communication skills.
• Effectively and professionally support and communicate with members of Human Resources, Senior Management, Corporate Security, Internal Audit, Finance, Law Department, and other business units throughout the investigations process and in other support of other Ethics and Compliance initiatives.
• Identify and make recommendations on remedial measures following investigations
• Possess the highest degree of integrity and a demonstrated ability to protect confidential information
• Travel may be required for more complex investigations.

Required

• The ideal candidate is a critical thinker and active listener, exercises good judgment, has excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills, and serves as a collaborative team member
• Juris Doctor required
• 3+ years experience conducting investigations or similar experience in a law firm, company, or state, federal, or other government agency
• Excellent research, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
• Organizational, time-management and prioritization capabilities, with the ability to manage workload independently and efficiently
• Sound business and legal judgment

Preferred

• Background in or general understanding of investigations, fraud investigations, accounting principles, human resources, and/or EEO laws (Title VII, ADA, ADEA) is a plus. Submission of a writing sample is encouraged.
• Experience with publicly-traded company and/or in technology or telecommunications industry

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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

$80,510 - $107,340 in these states: AR, ID, KY, LA, ME, MS, NE, SC, and SD.
$84,740 - $112,980 in these states: AZ, AL, FL, GA, IN, IA, KS, MO, MT, NM, ND, OH, OK, PA, TN, UT, VT, WV, WI, and WY.
$88,980 - $118,630 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NV, NH, NC, OR, and RI.
$93,210 - $124,280 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.