Chief Counsel, GES

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate required
• A minimum of 10 years' progressive experience in a related field required
• 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, licensing, data privacy and security, and intellectual property. 
• Must be a lawyer qualified to practice in at least one U.S. State, and have a law degree from a reputable law school. 
• Licensed Attorney (varies by state) required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proactive and able to provide innovative solutions that balance legal and business concerns. 
• Enjoys working hard and being challenged. 
• Strong written and oral communication skills. 
• Demonstrates sound and pragmatic judgment in ambiguous situations. 
• Comfortable working in a fast paced environment. 
• Attentive to details, a good communicator, and an active listener. 
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time 

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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 $232,400 to $290,500 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 taposting@wwt.com.

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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:

The Chief Counsel supports outbound sales transactions for the company's United States customers in a variety of industries. This position reports directly to Deputy General Counsel and works directly with commercial line of business, providing day to day advice for senior executives and other business members on contracting issues, resolving issues that arise in existing relationships, and handling prelitigation legal disputes and inquiries. 

Responsibilities:

• Provides advice on a variety of issues impacting all aspects of the Company's business. 
• Identifies and analyzes legal issues, drafts key documents, presents clear recommendations, and assures legal compliance. 
• Leads and directs the work of members of the legal department staff. 
• Manages and ensures cost effective services from outside counsel. 
• Provides a high level of client service and performs excellent work under time pressure.