Corporate Counsel / Senior Corporate Counsel

About the role

The Compensation Range for This Job Is $120,000.00 - $160,000.00
Work ScheduleFull time, but open to alternative or flexible arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal guidance across business operations and corporate initiatives, balancing legal risk with business objectives.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and procurement agreements supporting network expansion and operations (e.g., master services agreements, statements of work, supplier/vendor agreements, construction and professional services contracts, NDAs, and related amendments).
• Support transactions and contracting with both commercial and government counterparties, including municipalities, state and federal entities, prime contractors, and subcontractors.
• Advise on government contracting matters, including RFP/proposal terms review, required contract clauses and flow-downs, subcontract terms, and coordination of compliance obligations (as applicable).
• Partner closely with internal stakeholders to advance fiber and fixed wireless infrastructure initiatives, including issue-spotting on project delivery, contract performance, and change management (e.g., change orders and scope adjustments).
• Identify legal risks, recommend mitigation strategies (e.g., insurance/indemnity, limitation of liability, warranties, and dispute resolution), and deliver practical, business-focused solutions.
• Support contract management and administration processes, including stakeholder review, approval coordination, and documentation of key terms and decisions.

Requirements

• CounselJuris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the Alaska Bar Association.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a licensed attorney.
• Significant experience drafting and negotiating commercial and procurement contracts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting government contracting, including proposal/RFP review, contract drafting/negotiation, and compliance matters.
• Regulatory experience in a regulated industry (e.g., utilities, energy, transportation, healthcare, infrastructure, or government).
• Infrastructure, construction, or large-scale procurement contracting experience; telecommunications experience is helpful but not required.

Skills

• Contract Drafting & Negotiation – Strong ability to draft, review, and negotiate commercial and procurement agreements with balanced risk allocation.
• Business Partnership – Practical, solutions-oriented advisor who can translate legal concepts into clear guidance for non-legal stakeholders.
• Government Contracting Acumen – Familiarity with government contracting processes and compliance expectations is strongly preferred.
• Communication – Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to negotiate effectively and document decisions clearly.
• Organization & Judgment – Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), IETF Pension, PTO, paid holidays, annual incentive program.

Pay

The Compensation Range for This Job Is $120,000.00 - $160,000.00

Schedule

Full time, but open to alternative or flexible arrangements.