Overview
This role serves as primary Government Contracts legal counsel supporting the Maritime and Warfighter business units. Responsibilities include advising on issues arising from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and FAR supplements, solicitations, teaming arrangements, licensing, data rights, contracting and subcontracting terms and conditions, and related disputes. The position also supports proposal strategy and provides training to business unit personnel on FAR/DFARS and other contract-related topics.
The role reports to the Maritime CEO and provides associate-level support to Warfighter through a dotted-line relationship to the Vice President & General Counsel.
Responsibilities
- Partner with business unit leadership to provide legal advice and risk-mitigation measures that support successful business outcomes.
- Review solicitations, develop response approaches, and draft legally focused sections (including data rights and licensing), including “red teaming” proposals prior to submission.
- Advise on pursuing or defending bid protests and select/manage outside bid protest counsel when needed.
- Support Contracts personnel on complex or risk-sensitive terms and conditions (e.g., limiting liability, indemnification, and grounds for termination).
- Develop and implement intellectual property protection strategies, including drafting and negotiating relevant agreements.
- Strategize and negotiate teaming relationships.
- Lead steps to resolve disputes and select/manage outside litigation counsel when needed.
- Maintain current knowledge of U.S. Government Contracting topics, including Government cost accounting, intellectual property, Other Transaction Authority, Foreign Military Sales, bid protest regulations and caselaw, claims regulations and caselaw, and dispute resolution (including mediation, arbitration, and other forms of alternative dispute resolution).
- Contribute to Legal Department discussions on corporate-wide topics, policies, and procedures.
- Contribute to Legal Department updates on changing laws and regulations and other ongoing education.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President & General Counsel or Executive Management.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor from an accredited Law School.
- Active membership in at least one state bar.
- Licensed to practice law in the United States.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
- 12 years of experience as outside Government Contracts counsel or in-house counsel in the aerospace/defense industry.
- Experience advising executive clients on business and transactional matters (contracts, agreements, business strategy).
- Experience counseling on U.S. Government programs, including FAR, DFARS and/or other FAR Supplement experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated leadership ability, preferably as counsel for a business segment of an engineering/technology-driven defense or aerospace company.
- Ability to function as a hands-on legal generalist.
- Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively in a fast-paced, complex organizational structure.
- Experience in complex negotiations with the U.S. Government, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), suppliers, and teammates.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to analyze complex fact patterns or case law and provide recommendations in an executive-worthy manner.
- Ability to develop strong client relationships while maintaining the independence appropriate to a compliance function.
Supervisory/Leadership
- Will manage Contracts and Government Compliance functions.
Travel And Physical Requirements
- Travel required: Florida, Viginia/DC area and other locations as business needs dictate.
- Work environment includes a professional office environment and a manufacturing environment.
- Employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration; occasionally exposed to extreme conditions in the plant.
- Noise level may be loud.
- Frequently required to sit, stand, talk, and communicate; use hands/finger, feel, and reach with arms.
- Ability to lift, bend, or stoop as necessary up to 50 lbs.
Compensation & Benefits
Healthcare
- Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage.
- Healthcare concierge to help navigate benefit selections.
- Virtual health solutions for physical therapy, menopause, and diabetes.
- Company-paid Basic Life Insurance; additional Life & AD&D insurance available.
- On-site wellness clinic.
Paid Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- 401k program with company match: 75% up to 8% plus 1% Employer contribution.
- Company Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick).
- Paid parental leave.
- Adoption assistance.
- Fertility and family building assistance.
Additional Benefits
- Flexible work schedules available based on position, including:
- 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
- 5/8s
- 4/10s
- 3/12s
- Lifestyle spending account.
- Perks at work.
- Generous employee referral program.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Voluntary benefits available: longer term care, legal, identity theft, pet insurance, and many more options.
Benefits highlights are subject to conflict resolution via company policy or benefits plan documents. Benefits are subject to change.
Location
Travel is required to Florida, Viginia/DC area, and other locations as business needs dictate.
Equal Opportunity
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
Accessibility
Reasonable accommodation is available for individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If special assistance or an accommodation is needed while seeking employment, contact the employer to request support.
Disclaimer
- This job description does not list all duties of the job.
- Other duties may be assigned.
- The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time.
- The job description is not a contract for employment.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of the position.