Corporate - Contract Law Attorney in Washington, DC

In-House

Washington, DC

Corporate - Contract Law Attorney in Washington, DC

Attorney

Min 5 yrs required

No

Job Title:
Corporate Counsel, Procurement Legal

Job Responsibilities:
- Contract Execution Under Pressure: Review, negotiate, draft, and ensure fast turnaround times on high-value buy-side agreements, including cloud, SaaS agreements, professional services agreements, and AI transactions.
- Executive Communication: Confidently communicate contract and legal concepts to C-suite executives, especially in high-value and visibility hyperscaler/public cloud deals.
- Lead & Deliver at Speed: Provide rapid, business-savvy legal advice while effectively managing legal risk and ensuring compliance across sourcing transactions.
- Process Efficiency & Innovation: Identify and implement legal process improvements to support rapid deal closure. Assist in developing training materials and provide training to the business on relevant legal topics and best practices.
- Have Fun While Doing It: Work hard and fast, maintaining a positive, solutions-driven approach to challenging situations. Care for colleagues and the company's interests while acting with kindness and good humor.

Education and Experience Information:
- . degree from an accredited law school/university; licensed to practice law in the United States.
- Minimum of five years of legal experience, with strong leadership and management experience and a proven ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving, and demanding industry.
- Demonstrated success in closing high-value technology contracts.
- Experience in contracting across highly regulated sectors.
- Exceptional contract negotiation and drafting skills, with attention to detail and strong legal reasoning, particularly in high-pressure transactions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Team-oriented and collaborative mindset.
- Proven track record of developing and maintaining strong working relationships with demanding internal clients.
- Familiarity and interest in technical concepts such as web applications, cloud computing, digital transformation, and Artificial Intelligence, along with the professional services associated with their implementation.
- Highly adaptable and service-oriented attitude. Ability to handle pressure and provide thoughtful recommendations.
- A proactive, autonomous, resilient, adaptable, eager-to-learn, and team-first mindset.

Salary Information:
- For Washington-based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $184,000 to $253,000.
- For Washington based roles, the base salary hiring range for this position is $184,000 to $253,000.
- Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, job level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits.
- Company offers a variety of benefits to help employees live well, including time off programs, medical, dental, vision, mental health support, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and an employee stock purchasing program. More details about company benefits can be found at the provided link.