Corporate Contracts Attorney

Director – Legal (Procurement & Contracts)
Location: Reston, VA (Hybrid)

Our client is seeking a senior attorney to join its Law Department as Director of Legal within the Contracting Organization, supporting enterprise-wide procurement activities. This role reports to the Vice President & Associate General Counsel and serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on complex contracting, technology procurement, and risk management matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic legal counsel to senior management on procurement of goods and services supporting critical internet infrastructure, corporate operations, and emerging technologies (including AI)
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex vendor agreements, with a focus on technology and software licensing
• Interpret and apply internal risk policies to contractual terms and business decisions
• Advise on U.S. and international legal and regulatory requirements
• Partner cross-functionally with legal, business teams, and vendors to ensure efficient contract execution
• Support dispute resolution and proactively address vendor-related issues
• Lead and mentor attorneys and/or contracts professionals, while managing high-volume, multi-faceted projects

Required Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• 12+ years of legal experience, including in-house experience within technology or internet-related industries preferred
• Significant expertise in commercial contracting, software licensing, and emerging technologies (including AI)
• Strong executive presence with experience advising senior leadership
• Proven ability to manage complex workflows in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of intellectual property, privacy, and international legal issues related to procurement
• Admission to the Virginia Bar or eligibility for Virginia Corporate Counsel status

Professional Profile:

• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and legal writing skills
• Highly organized with strong analytical and project management abilities
• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused
• Self-motivated with the ability to quickly absorb new information and deliver practical legal advice