Global Counsel - Public Sector & Tech Contracts

Akamai Technologies, Inc.; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 121,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401K savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Counsel to join our Global Legal team. You will draft, review and negotiate sales contracts and government-related agreements, supporting cross-functional teams and ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS terms.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of legal experience, a JD from an ABA-accredited school, U.S. citizenship, and active security clearance or eligibility. This role focuses on commercial software, SaaS, and cloud services for government customers.

Qualifications

• Have 4+ years of experience practicing law in private practice/in-house, working with technology/telecommunications clients or equivalent.
• Have a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, be admitted/licensed to practice in a relevant jurisdiction, be an attorney in good standing.
• Have U.S. citizenship, as this role supports U.S. government contracts with access restrictions.
• Demonstrate public sector contracting experience (required), including commercial software, SaaS, or cloud services to government customers.
• Have experience with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency supplements (DFARS), including clause applicability/flow-downs to commercial item/service contracts.
• Demonstrate written/oral communication skills in English, including a clear/concise contract drafting style, and ready to conduct legal negotiations.
• Have experience with commercial law, IP rights, and privacy/data protection, as well as providing practical/legal support to Sales personnel.
• Have an active security clearance (or eligibility therefor) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate sales contracts and other commercial documents with Akamai's customers/partners.
• Review teaming agreements, NDAs, subcontractor agreements, and proposals for public sector sales teams.
• Negotiate public sector contracts with federal, state, local, and education customers, including government terms.
• Collaborate with global cross-functional and Legal Department partners on contract matters.
• Apply Akamai's legal and business policies consistently.
• Participate in efforts to enhance the Legal Department's overall performance.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Public sector contracting

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Bar admission in applicable jurisdiction

Job description

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Counsel to join our Global Legal team. You will draft, review and negotiate sales contracts and government-related agreements, supporting cross-functional teams and ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS terms.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of legal experience, a JD from an ABA-accredited school, U.S. citizenship, and active security clearance or eligibility. This role focuses on commercial software, SaaS, and cloud services for government customers.