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In-house Contracts Attorney - Director

Verisign - Reston,Virginia,United States

Posted Jan 13, 2026

Benefits

Parental leave
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Non-birth-parent leave
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Family-building benefits
  • Fertility benefits: Offered From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
  • Adoption assistance: Offered From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
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Childcare support
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Verification
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Salary
$199K-$269K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
401(k) match
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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)
$117,235 U.S. median for this role
Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)
+2.6% - Average

100% above the BLS role benchmark for legal aggregate.

Matched to SOC 23-1011 - Legal aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function
Legal From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
Seniority
Director Plus From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Schedule

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Weekend work
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Company

Company stage
Public-company From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
Equity
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About this role

In-house Contracts Attorney - Director Reston,Virginia,United States Verisign helps enable the security, stability, and resiliency of the internet. We are a trusted provider of internet infrastructure services for the networked world and deliver unmatched performance in domain name system (DNS) services. We are a mission focused, values driven company where each individual can contribute to building a stronger, more secure internet. We offer a dynamic and flexible work environment with competitive benefits and the ability to grow your career. We are seeking a senior attorney to serve in the position of Director - Legal in the Verisign Law Department's Contracting Organization to support the Company's procurement activities. The Director-Legal will report to the Vice President and Associate General Counsel. Key Responsibilities: - Provide legal advice to senior management on a broad range of issues related to the purchase of goods and services supporting Verisign's critical internet infrastructure, corporate operations, and new and emerging cloud-based and on-prem technologies and services (including artificial intelligence) - Develop a thorough understanding of Verisign's template agreements and recommend changes to vendor agreements based on the practical application of Verisign's preferred terms to each particular transaction - Demonstrate expert level contract drafting and negotiation skills - Prepare all legal advice in a concise, thorough, and organized manner - Attain an expert-level understanding of Verisign's internal policies governing risk, apply those policies when interpreting contract terms, and advise senior management and the business accordingly - Understand and advise on applicable U.S. and international laws and regulations -

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