[Hiring] Senior Counsel @World Wide Technology Holding

Role Description

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a growing, dynamic, friendly legal department of a fast-paced IT systems integrator, supporting outbound licensing and sales transactions for the company's United States public sector customers and partners, including commercial prime and sub-contractors, the U.S. government (DOD and civilian agencies), U.S. state, and local governments, and educational institution customers. Our legal team keeps pace with a rapidly growing and evolving company, providing practical advice while achieving business results. This position will report directly to the Associate General Counsel – Federal.

• Negotiate and drive strategic transactions and a significant volume of sales/revenue agreements.
• Support compliance with the United States and international government contracting laws, rules, and regulations.
• Create and train employees on company policies related to government contracting.
• Work directly with the business, providing day-to-day advice on public sector contracting issues.
• Resolve issues that arise in existing relationships.
• Handle pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate required.
• A minimum of 5 years' progressive experience in a related field required.
• Must be a licensed attorney in at least one U.S. state and have a law degree from a reputable law school.
• 4+ years of public sector focused transactional legal expertise including specific experience with procurements conducted by the United States government, state and local governments, and educational institutions.
• Knowledge of U.S. federal procurement laws, rules, and regulations for commercial items contracting, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
• Should have substantive legal knowledge and the ability to counsel Sales and other key stakeholders in the following areas: government procurement, GSA contracting, commercial items contracts, product resale, professional services delivery, licensing, data privacy and security, intellectual property, and "as a service" models.
• Candidates must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
• Should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and primarily reviewing third-party paper.
• Adaptable and comfortable with change, including monitoring for relevant legal and technology industry developments and trends that may affect the company's business operations and interests.
• Must be attentive to details, a good communicator, and an active listener as this role frequently collaborates with internal stakeholders, including Finance, Risk Management, Information Security, Human Resources, etc.
• Must be sensitive to cultural differences within a global organization and resulting impact on work environment and legal compliance.
• Ability to be proactive and provide innovative solutions that balance legal and business concerns.
• Periodic travel required.

Benefits

• Health and Wellbeing: Health (Medical & Prescription), Dental, and Vision Care, Onsite Health Centers (MO & IL), Employee Assistance Program, Wellness program
• Financial Benefits: Competitive Pay, Profit Sharing, 401k Plan with Company Matching, Life and Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off: PTO & Holidays, Parental Leave, Medical Leave, Military Leave, Bereavement, Day of Caring
• Additional Perks: Family Planning Benefits, Nursing Mothers Benefits, Voluntary Legal, Voluntary Supplemental Accident/Illness/Hospital, Voluntary ID Theft, Pet Insurance, Employee Discount Program