Senior Counsel - Public Sector

Why WWT?

World Wide Technology (WWT) strives to make a new world happen. WWT's work benefits clients and partners as much as it does its people and community across the globe. Founded in 1990, WWT brings together strategy, deep technical expertise and world-class partnerships to help public and private sector organizations design, build and scale intelligent AI, digital, cybersecurity, cloud and infrastructure solutions. Through its Advanced Technology Center (ATC)—a collaborative ecosystem featuring state-of-the-art hardware and software—WWT enables clients and partners to conceptualize, test and validate innovative technology and then deploy solutions at scale using its global integration and distribution on capabilities.

With more than 14,000 team members and over 60 locations globally, WWT's culture—grounded in core values and leadership philosophies—has been recognized by Fortune® and Great Place to Work for its commitment to innovation, trust and creating a great place to work for all. WWT provides products and services to large enterprise, global service provider and public sector clients in up to 130 countries across six continents. Softchoice, a World Wide Technology company, supports commercial and SMB markets in the U.S. and Canada. Want to work with highly motivated individuals on high-performance teams? Join WWT today!

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.

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.

Want to learn more about WWT? Check us out here: https://www.wwt.com/about

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.

We strive to create an environment where all employees are empowered to succeed based on their skills, performance, and dedication. Our goal is to cultivate a culture of belonging that encourages innovation, collaboration, and respect for all team members, ensuring that WWT remains a great place to work for all!

If you require accessibility accommodation(s) or adjustment during any stage of the hiring process, please let your WWT Recruiter know. The recruiter will work with you to understand your needs and help ensure an accessible experience throughout the interview process.

World Wide Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you have any questions or concerns about this posting, please email [email protected] .

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