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.
Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $142,000 to $177,500 annually. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including shift, location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base pay.
The well-being of WWT employees is essential. When it comes to our benefits package, WWT has one of the best. We offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:
- 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
Note: This is not an all-encompassing list and should not be used as a complete description of the plan's benefits. For more information, see our US benefits website at wwt.com/us-benefits.
A Brief Overview: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.
Responsibilities:- 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.
- Works directly with the business, providing day-to-day advice on public sector contracting issues.
- Resolve issues thar arise in existing relationships.
- Handle pre-litigation legal disputes and inquires.
