Twilio Commercial Counsel (Public Sector)

Because you belong at Twilio

The Who, What, Why and Where

We are looking for an experienced attorney to join the growing commercial legal team supporting the Public Sector vertical.  You will partner with the vertical sales team to manage the full life-cycle negotiation of complex enterprise sales deals to the Public Sector, specifically State, Local, and Education customers.  You will also assist in developing processes and policies to ensure compliance with Public Sector laws, regulations and requirements. 

Who?

You are a talented and creative attorney who is passionate about working on sophisticated contracts, and especially enjoys the nuances of government contracting.  This job is for you if you enjoy a fast-paced environment and love giving high-fives (virtual ones) when a deal closes.  You have supported large enterprise Public Sector sales organizations before and enjoy understanding the business drivers behind a particular deal.  You must have a zealous attention to detail, excellent judgment and writing skills, and be customer support focused when dealing with internal clients and external customers.

•     J.D. with strong academic credentials and demonstrated record of success as a lawyer 
•     Member of local State Bar or eligible to register as Registered In-House Counsel
•     5+ years of commercial transactions experience with at least 3 years of negotiating complex technology transactions (e.g., XAAS)
•     Experience supporting a large sales organization selling to the Public Sector; a plus if you also have experience supporting a sales team selling to the Federal government
•     Preferred experience with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements and knowledge of SEWP, CHESS, GSA, and the Public Sector GSI Ecosystem.
•     Ability to structure, draft and negotiate a high volume and broad range of commercial contracts, including Master Services Agreements, Professional Services Agreements, Non-Disclosure Agreements, etc. 
•     Proven ability to provide entrepreneurial, quick-thinking, pragmatic, business-oriented advice and recommendations that properly balances the legal risk and business reward
•     Ability to triage a heavy workflow, setting appropriate expectations with internal clients and delivering results efficiently
•     Good sense of humor, disdain for drama, interest for learning new things, and desire to get things done

 What?

As Commercial Counsel, you will:

• BE AN OWNER: Take ownership of the drafting, review, negotiation, and management of a wide range of legal agreements. Advise Twilio’s internal clients on contract interpretation and negotiation. Champion Twilio’s mission, ethics and integrity by ensuring Twilio’s compliance policies are in practice and protect the company from risk, comply with all applicable local laws and regulations, and are in line with Twilio’s values.
• WEAR THE CUSTOMER’S SHOES: Seek to understand the context of the positions of Twilio’s customers and the requests from Twilio’s internal clients.  Strive to solve problems and address issues from their perspectives.
• WRITE IT DOWN: Assist with the development of policies and procedures, and standard template language to be used in contracts. Create processes and procedures to help support a rapidly-growing, global business.
• RUTHLESSLY PRIORITIZE: Constantly evaluate which matters and issues are most worthy or in need of your attention at any given time.
• EMPOWER OTHERS: Train and advise contract specialists on the legal team on the preparation, negotiation and execution of form-based agreements.

Why?

Twilio’s legal team prides itself on the trust it has built across the business through consistently providing practical and sound legal advice. Your unique skill set and experience are critical to help support our thriving and growing business and reinforce the trust and partnership we have cultivated with teams across the company.

Twilio is a company that is empowering the world’s developers with modern communication in order to build better applications. Twilio is truly unique; we are a company committed to your growth, your learning, your development and your entire employee experience.  We only win when our employees succeed and we're dedicated to helping you develop your strengths. We have a cultural foundation built on diversity, inclusion and innovation and we want you and your ideas to thrive at Twilio.

Where?

We employ diverse talent from all over the world and we believe great work can be done anywhere. Around the world, Twilio offers benefits and perks to support the physical, financial, and emotional well-being of you and your loved ones. No matter where you are based, you will experience a company that believes in small teams for maximum impact; seeks well-rounded talent to ensure a full perspective on our customers’ experience, understands that this is a marathon, not a sprint; that continuously and purposefully builds an inclusive culture that empowers everyone to do their best work and be the best version of themselves.

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