Corporate Counsel / Senior Corporate Counsel

Position Summary

Alaska Communications is seeking an experienced Corporate Counsel to join our legal team in Anchorage, Alaska. The Corporate Counsel will provide practical, business‑focused legal advice on a wide range of corporate matters, with a primary emphasis on procurement, commercial contracting, and transactional support for Alaska Communications’ expansion of fiber and fixed wireless infrastructure across the state. The ideal candidate is a collaborative attorney with strong contract negotiation skills and experience working with both government and commercial counterparties.

Work Schedule

Full time, but open to alternative or flexible arrangements. Eligible for part-time teleworking.

Benefits

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

Compensation

$117,046.00 - $160,007.00

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Competency Statements

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience Required

Counsel

• Juris 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.

Sr. Counsel

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the Alaska Bar Association.
• Minimum of seven (7) 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, environmental, infrastructure, or government).
• Infrastructure, construction, or large‑scale procurement contracting experience; telecommunications experience is helpful but not required.