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Corporate Counsel
Deltek
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Hybrid
- 1 day ago
- Deltek
- NIST
- FedRAMP
- CMMC
- AI
- Machine Learning
- Costpoint
- Equity
- Pension
1 day ago
Company Summary
As the recognized global standard for project-based businesses, Deltek delivers software and information solutions to help organizations achieve their purpose. Our market leadership stems from the work of our diverse employees who are united by a passion for learning, growing and making a difference. At Deltek, we take immense pride in creating a balanced, values-driven environment, where every employee feels included and empowered to do their best work. Our employees put our core values into action daily, creating a one-of-a-kind culture that has been recognized globally. Thanks to our incredible team, Deltek has been named one of America's Best Midsize Employers by Forbes, a Best Place to Work by Glassdoor, a Top Workplace by The Washington Post and a Best Place to Work in Asia by World HRD Congress. www.deltek.comBusiness Summary
The Deltek Legal team actively participates in powering the company's growth and success. We deliver top-notch legal support to high-visibility stakeholders within Deltek. If you're looking to join a dynamic and collaborative team that fosters learning and development, consider Deltek as the next step in your career!Position Responsibilities
Deltek is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join its in-house legal team. This attorney will draft, review, and negotiate technology/licensing agreements, advise the business on legal issues unique to serving project-based businesses, including Government Contractors, and act as a trusted, business-oriented legal partner supporting primarily Sales and Customer Success teams. The candidate must have:- Multiple years of experience working in technology services providers supporting enterprise-level commercial contracts, including on-premise software licensing, SaaS, and subscription services agreements.
- The ability to work independently and with little supervision.
- A working understanding of data privacy and security obligations applicable to Government Contractor customers, including CUI handling, NIST 800-171, and FedRAMP and CMMC concepts.
- Highly developed contract-related written and oral communication skills, with strong contract drafting, review, and negotiation ability.
- Experience with GSA Schedule contracts, GWACs, or other federal contract vehicles a plus.
- Experience advising on intellectual property licensing, open-source software usage, and data rights/ownership issues in IP agreements
- Practical, hands-on experience using AI-powered legal tools (e.g., contract analytics platforms, generative AI drafting/review assistants) to increase efficiency across a high-volume contract pipeline.
- Experience with IP and data privacy issues specific to AI/machine learning technologies, such as training data rights, model outputs, algorithmic bias, and ownership of AI-generated content.
Qualifications
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and active bar membership in Virginia or in at least one jurisdiction with ability to obtain Virginia Corporate Counsel registration.
- 3+ years of relevant in-house or law firm experience with front-line contract negotiations and drafting in a fast-paced environment, ideally combining both.
- Prior in-house counsel or external counsel support experience for a SaaS, enterprise software, or GovCon-focused company.
- Business-oriented, pragmatic approach to identifying and managing legal risk.
- Skill in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal clients and external customers.
- Familiarity and comfort with driving process improvements in procurement, technology sales, licensing, and other technology-specific business and legal processes.
- Strong judgment and discretion, including knowing when to escalate issues to senior leadership.
- Intellectually curious and adaptable, with genuine interest in staying current on evolving AI technology and its legal, ethical, and regulatory implications for the business.
Compensation Info
The U.S. salary range for this position is $109,000.00-$192,750.00. This range is subject to change as Deltek takes a number of factors into consideration when determining individual base pay, such as location, job-related knowledge, skills and experience. Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including incentive compensation and equity.Benefits and perks listed here may vary depending on the nature of employment with Deltek. Employees have access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, paid vacation time and holidays, well-living programs, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance and tuition reimbursement.
EEO Statement
Deltek, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.E-Verify Statement
Deltek, Inc., utilizes the E-Verify program with every potential new hire. This makes it possible for us to make certain that every employee who works for Deltek is eligible to work in the United States. To learn more about E-Verify you can call 1-800-255-7688 or visit their website by clicking the logo below. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the United States Department of Homeland Security.Applicant Privacy Notice
Deltek is committed to the protection and promotion of your privacy. In connection with your application for employment with us at Deltek, it is necessary for us to collect, store and use information about you (“Personal Data”) to administer and evaluate your application. We are the “controller” of the Personal Data you provide us and will process any such Personal Data in accordance with applicable law and the statements contained in thisCandidate Privacy Notice
Additionally, we have not sold and do not sell Personal Data you provide to us through the job application process.
Important: Protect Yourself from Recruitment Scams
Bad actors or scammers may try to impersonate Deltek and send fake job offers to people. Messages from Deltek about employment opportunities will be from an @deltek.com account or Enterprise@trm.brassring.com, never from free services like Gmail or Yahoo. Please look carefully at the email address that provides any job offer, as some fake accounts are created to look like a legitimate domain name or email address. We will also never ask you to pay money at any point in the hiring process, whether for training, equipment, background checks, or anything else. If you receive a suspicious offer claiming to be from Deltek, do not share personal or financial information. Report any suspicious communication to Secure@deltek.com and consider reporting it to law enforcement.
- Career Interests: Legal
- Position Type: FT
- Travel Requirements: No
- Compliance Requirements: Certain roles may have additional privacy, security and compliance requirements to the extent they support Costpoint GCCM or similar product offerings.
Corporate Counsel · Deltek