Senior Legal Counsel - Defense & Government Contracts

Overview

This role supports legal matters related to Defense & Government Contracts, advising on agreements, compliance, and regulatory issues for US federal laws and regulations.

Flexible and hybrid work policies may apply. While other locations may be considered, Washington, D.C. is the preferred location for this position.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to general work rules.
• Participate in all legal activities.
• Assist and/or lead the negotiation, drafting, and/or review of various agreements.
• Provide legal counsel regarding US Federal laws and regulations.
• Support claims, HR issues, and potentially litigious matters in conjunction with the litigation team.
• Support US infrastructure and expansion projects.
• Support the compliance team with US-related compliance issues.
• Regularly consult with clients to provide legal guidance and ensure compliance with contracts, including legal interpretation of contractual provisions.
• Identify and anticipate contractual problems by ensuring efficient communication between clients and other stakeholders.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting the organization and provide practical guidance to business leaders.
• Serve as a key resource on complex and critical issues.

Minimum Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree (J.D.)
• Admittance to at least one US State Bar
• At least eight (8) years of relevant experience in corporate law, commercial contracts and/or commercial litigation
• Leadership capabilities; ability to work autonomously
• Excellent legal and business acumen, with the ability to take quick decisions and provide strategic advice in a fast-moving, dynamic environment
• Strong negotiation, drafting, and communication skills
• Planning and organizational skills necessary to prioritize, assign, and coordinate work
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work with both legal and non-legal colleagues, as well as all levels of management
• Computer skills necessary to learn and/or operate word processing, spreadsheet, database, email, and web-based applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in government contracts law, including FAR and DFARS, with experience supporting Department of Defense programs and classified contracts
• Familiarity with ITAR, EAR, CMMC, NIST cybersecurity requirements, and other defense-sector regulatory frameworks
• Extensive experience negotiating and advising on complex commercial and government-related transactions
• Strong understanding of the federal procurement process and contractual frameworks
• Experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and advising on a wide range of agreements, including aircraft purchase agreements, data license agreements, engineering service agreements, and modification agreements
• Ability to partner with compliance, export control, contracts, and business teams to ensure adherence to applicable legal and regulatory requirements
• Experience counseling stakeholders on matters involving cybersecurity obligations, intellectual property, organizational conflicts of interest, and government ethics requirements
• Ability to support the Contracts team and other business stakeholders through the tender and program execution contract lifecycle
• Ability to balance legal risk with business objectives in a fast-paced environment
• Experience advising on contractual rights, obligations, claims, disputes, and risk mitigation strategies
• Ability to engage with outside counsel as required
• Experience with bid protests, contract claims, investigations, or government audits is an asset

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Insurance plans (dental, medical, life insurance, disability, and more)
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tele Health Program

Location

Remote (Washington, D.C. is the preferred location for this position).

Employment Details

• Employee status: Regular
• Shift: Not specified
• Requisition: 15095