Verizon, Counsel-Government Contracts - Application via WayUp

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• What you’ll be doing… Verizon seeks a qualified Government Contracts Attorney to join the Verizon Wireless public sector legal team as Public Sector Counsel to support Federal and or SLED. This position will report to the Managing Associate General Counsel responsible for Verizon Wireless’ and Verizon Connect’s business with public sector customers. The candidate will be responsible for providing accurate, timely, business-oriented legal advice to all levels of company management. Responsibilities will include:
• Oversee cradle to grave contracting for public sector customers, including proposal review, administration, and closeout, including support for new products on direct contracts and new contracting models.
• Supporting the offer of new products on master supply agreements and direct contracts.
• Supporting master supply agreements and stand-alone direct customer contracts.
• Advising with respect to affiliate transactions.
• Supporting compliance through training course development and direct, on-line, and alternative delivery models.
• Advising on a range of legal, regulatory, privacy and compliance issues including information security, CPNI, ECPA, False Claims Act, procurement integrity, conflicts of interest and other issues that arise in the public procurement setting.
• Perform all required functions with a high sense of urgency. What we’re looking for… You’ll need to have:
• JD and six or more years of relevant and recent work experience in public procurement law at the federal or state/local level.
• Active bar membership and law license in good standing in at least one state.
• Thorough understanding of public contracting and compliance statutes and regulations. Even better if you have:
• Large firm experience.
• Knowledge of statues and regulations applicable to the telecommunications industry.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above. ### Where you’ll be working In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and a minimum eight assigned office days per month that will be set by your manager. ### Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 ### Equal Employment Opportunity
  
  

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics. ### Benefits and Compensation Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, stock incentive programs, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances. The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours. The annual salary range for the Maryland location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $161,000.00 - $280,000.00.