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Alaska Communications is seeking an experienced Corporate Counsel to join our legal team in Anchorage, Alaska. The Corporate Counsel will provide practical, businessfocused 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.

The Corporate Counsel provides 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.

This role partners closely with internal stakeholders across network engineering, operations, finance, and supply chain to structure transactions, support procurement, and negotiate agreements that advance strategic initiatives. The Corporate Counsel helps identify legal and business risks, ensures appropriate contract protections and compliance requirements, and delivers timely, solutions-oriented guidance.

The successful candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented attorney who can manage multiple priorities, communicate clearly with business partners, and balance risk with business objectives. This position works under the direction of the General Counsel and collaborates with internal teams and external counsel as needed.

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.

• 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.

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.

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