Overview
This role involves providing legal guidance on federal, state, and local government contracts and subcontracts. The Assistant General Counsel, Government Contracts, focuses on reviewing and negotiating contract provisions, advising internal teams on rights and obligations under government agreements, and supporting compliance, investigations, and bid protest matters. The position works closely with business teams, the Legal Department, and executive leadership to mitigate contractual risk while supporting government business operations.
Responsibilities
- Review and negotiate government prime contract and subcontract provisions
- Interpret government contract clauses and counsel business teams, legal colleagues, general counsel, and management on contractual rights and obligations
- Advise internal stakeholders on federal contracting requirements and contract risk mitigation strategies
- Lead or support ethics and compliance activities related to government contracting
- Lead or support internal investigations related to government contract matters
- Manage outside counsel in connection with federal, state, and local government bid protests
- Support government contract aspects of mergers and acquisitions activities
- Assist in drafting company policies related to legal and compliance requirements
- Assist in employee training and education on government contracting requirements and compliance obligations
- Collaborate with legal department colleagues and functional teams to provide general legal advice and counsel across the organization
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Active license to practice law in one or more relevant jurisdictions
- Minimum of five years of relevant legal experience in government contracting
- Strong strategic thinking and negotiation skills for reviewing and structuring contract provisions
- Clear and effective communication skills in legal and business correspondence and reports
- Diplomatic and effective negotiation skills with internal stakeholders and external counsel
- Exemplary professional behavior when working with internal teams and external partners
- Effective priority management to ensure accurate and timely completion of responsibilities
- Ability to adapt to and utilize new technology and legal tools as needed
- Ability to present complex legal information clearly to stakeholders at all organizational levels
- Strong sense of urgency while delivering high-quality legal work
Preferred Knowledge
- Knowledge of federal government contracting, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), cost principles, Cost Accounting Standards, and bid protest processes
- Understanding of legal aspects of government healthcare programs such as Medicaid and federally funded state contracts
- Strong understanding of contract clause risk and liability considerations in government agreements
- Strong business and financial acumen when advising on contractual matters
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated salary range: $120,000 - $160,000, varying based on location, experience, and performance
- Eligibility for bonus or incentive based on business need
- Comprehensive health and welfare benefits effective from day one
- Retirement savings programs
- Employee discounts on merchandise, services, and travel
- Paid training and career growth opportunities
- Competitive paid time off packages
Location
- Remote work opportunity allowing flexibility to work from home and optimize work-life balance