Global Public Sector Contracts Counsel

Akamai Technologies, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Akamai Technologies, Inc. seeks an experienced Counsel to join the Global Legal team. You will draft, review, and negotiate sales and government contracts, advise internal stakeholders, and help manage compliance across international deals.

Candidates must have a JD, be admitted in a U.S. jurisdiction, and possess 4+ years of tech/telecom contracting experience. U.S. citizenship is required for access-restricted government work; security clearance is a plus.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience practicing law in technology/telecom sector
• JD from ABA-accredited law school required
• U.S. citizenship required for government work
• Public sector contracting experience required
• FAR/DFARS knowledge and flow-downs to commercial contracts
• Strong written and oral English communication; ability to negotiate
• Active security clearance or eligibility is a plus

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate sales contracts and other commercial documents
• Review teaming agreements, NDAs, subcontractor agreements, and proposals for public sector work
• Negotiate government contracts with federal, state, local, and education customers
• Advise cross-functional teams on commercial and public sector contract matters
• Apply Akamai's policies consistently and contribute to department performance

Skills

Legal experience

Public sector contracting

Contract negotiation

Communications

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Akamai Technologies, Inc. seeks an experienced Counsel to join the Global Legal team. You will draft, review, and negotiate sales and government contracts, advise internal stakeholders, and help manage compliance across international deals.

Candidates must have a JD, be admitted in a U.S. jurisdiction, and possess 4+ years of tech/telecom contracting experience. U.S. citizenship is required for access-restricted government work; security clearance is a plus.