Global Tech Counsel: Public Sector & Contracts

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401K

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Counsel to support a global commercial and public sector sales footprint. You will draft and negotiate sales contracts, support teaming agreements, NDAs, and subcontractor agreements, and advise stakeholders across the company on complex contract matters.

The role requires 4+ years of law practice, an ABA JD, U.S. citizenship, and strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS, with a focus on government contracts.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience practicing law in private practice/in-house with tech/telecom clients
• JD from ABA-accredited law school and admitted in good standing
• U.S. citizenship required for role
• Public sector contracting experience required (including SaaS, cloud services)
• FAR and agency supplements knowledge (DFARS) and flow-downs to contracts
• Strong written and oral English contract drafting and negotiation skills
• Experience with commercial law, IP rights, privacy, and providing pragmatic legal support to Sales
• Active security clearance or eligibility is a plus

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate sales contracts and other commercial documents with customers/partners
• Review teaming agreements, NDAs, subcontractor agreements, and proposals for public sector deals
• Negotiate government contracts with federal/state/local/education customers and resellers
• Advise cross-functional teams on commercial and public sector contract matters
• Apply Akamai policies consistently in contracting
• Contribute to improving the Legal Department's performance

Skills

Contract negotiation

Public sector contracting

FAR knowledge

English communication

Legal drafting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Akamai Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Counsel to support a global commercial and public sector sales footprint. You will draft and negotiate sales contracts, support teaming agreements, NDAs, and subcontractor agreements, and advise stakeholders across the company on complex contract matters.

The role requires 4+ years of law practice, an ABA JD, U.S. citizenship, and strong knowledge of FAR/DFARS, with a focus on government contracts.