Associate General Counsel

Overview

An organization specializing in Mobile Ad hoc Networking (MANET) wireless radio systems for government and commercial applications is seeking an Associate General Counsel. This remote position involves supporting legal, compliance, and contracting needs primarily related to public-sector (government) contracts, with additional responsibilities in general corporate legal support and commercial contracts.

Responsibilities

Government Contracts

• Draft, review, and negotiate government contracts, subcontracts, and amendments
• Ensure compliance with regulations such as FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific requirements
• Monitor contract obligations, flow-down clauses, reporting requirements, and performance milestones
• Assist with proposal reviews, bid submissions, government inquiries, and audit support
• Conduct legal research on government contracting issues and prepare summaries and recommendations

General Corporate Legal Support

• Review legal documents including policies, statements of work, licensing terms, and internal agreements
• Maintain and improve contract templates and clause libraries
• Support internal legal processes, contract management systems, and document retention practices
• Coordinate with internal teams such as sales, finance, operations, HR, and compliance to address legal needs
• Liaise with outside counsel as needed

Commercial Contracts & Partnerships

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements including partnership, vendor, and customer contracts
• Manage non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), teaming agreements, and memoranda of understanding (MOUs)
• Support negotiations with commercial partners to align legal terms with business objectives

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction or eligible to obtain licensure
• 2–4 years of relevant legal experience with government contracts
• Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and government procurement principles
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Department of Defense (DoD) contracting
• Exposure to compliance programs, audits, or investigations
• Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and sound judgment
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Business-minded approach to legal risk
• Collaborative and service-oriented mindset
• High level of professionalism and discretion

Reporting Structure

Reports to the General Counsel.

Work Environment

• Corporate, hybrid, or fully remote work options
• Regular collaboration with cross-functional teams

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $141,000 to $194,000 annually, based on qualifications
• Eligibility for annual discretionary bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid time off including sick and vacation leave
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Fitness membership reimbursement
• Tuition assistance
• Mental health benefits
• Pet discounts

Location

The organization is headquartered in New York City but offers remote work flexibility.