Overview
A leading organization specializing in national security, law enforcement, and commercial services is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel with extensive experience in U.S. federal government contracting. This role involves providing legal support for buy-side and sell-side contracting, particularly within the U.S. Government sector, including review, drafting, and negotiation of contracts and agreements related to technology products and data.
Responsibilities
- Review, draft, and negotiate U.S. government contracts, teaming agreements, subcontracts, Non-Disclosure Agreements, third-party data licenses, supplier agreements, and partner agreements.
- Review, negotiate, and advise on FAR and DFAR clauses applicable to government contracts.
- Analyze terms and conditions for Requests for Proposals, Invitations to Bid, and other government bidding opportunities.
- Provide legal review of supplier and partner agreements, including data and software licenses, reseller agreements, and consultant agreements.
- Negotiate directly with external government and commercial clients, suppliers, partners, and consultants to secure favorable terms.
- Draft contractual language to ensure appropriate risk allocation and advantageous terms.
- Provide legal guidance on contract issues and dispute resolution.
- Support business development teams with legal and contracting advice.
- Evaluate negotiation practices and recommend improvements.
- Recommend updates and revisions to contract templates based on business needs and customer requirements.
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school and current attorney licensure.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in U.S. federal government contracting with strong knowledge of FAR/DFAR, especially related to technology products and data.
- Experience in customer and procurement contracting, including negotiation and drafting of customer and vendor agreements involving content, software, and technology; emphasis on data licensing and data rights is highly desirable.
- Proven ability to structure, draft, analyze, and negotiate a wide range of contracts including sales agreements, data licensing agreements, teaming agreements, subcontracts, software licensing agreements, master service agreements, NDAs, and reseller agreements.
- U.S. Citizenship required to comply with government contract and agency requirements.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Passion for contract review, drafting, and negotiation within the government contracting sector.
- Ability to adapt to change, prioritize multiple projects, and work under pressure with tight deadlines.
- Strong independent work ethic.
- Demonstrated negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range: $119,700 - $222,300 USD, depending on location, experience, and internal equity.
- Eligibility for an annual bonus based on enterprise and individual performance.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Competitive 401(k) plan with company match.
- Flexible vacation, sick and safe paid time off, paid holidays including two company mental health days.
- Parental leave and sabbatical leave.
- Optional employee-paid benefits such as hospital, accident, sickness insurance, life and AD&D insurance.
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts.
- Fitness reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program.
- Group Legal Identity Theft Protection (employee-paid).
- Access to 529 Plan, commuter benefits, adoption and surrogacy assistance.
- Tuition reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Location
This position is based in the United States. The role supports government contracting activities requiring U.S. citizenship and security clearance eligibility.
Application Deadline
This job posting will close on April 6, 2026.