Corporate Counsel, Government ContractsDESCRIPTION As Corporate Counsel, Government Contracts, your primary responsibilities will be drafting, reviewing, and negotiating government contracts, as well as implementing and maturing related compliance programs. You will have the opportunity to shape how the legal team provides quick and high-value legal counsel to our stakeholders. We are looking for an experienced, professional, and pragmatic attorney who can work effectively in a fast-paced environment and build scalable processes and procedures. This role reports to the Deputy General Counsel, Federal.
RESPONSIBILITIES:- Provide efficient, clear, and actionable advice on government contracts matters.
- Negotiate and review agreements with a variety of government entities.
- Work closely with business and strategic development teams on new government contract activity.
- Implement and maintain a government contracts compliance program.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:- Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Active bar membership in good standing.
- 4+ years of legal experience, including substantial time at a law firm and/or in-house role supporting government contracting.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:- Experience with a variety of government contracting methods, FAR/DFARS requirements, and other compliance issues.
- Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a lean, fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, including comfort handling both strategic matters and hands-on execution.
- A practical, solutions-oriented mindset, with a willingness to grow your skill set as the company grows.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly and succinctly present complex legal concepts to non-lawyers and to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:- Prior in-house experience at a growth-stage or mid-size aerospace, defense, space company.
- Familiarity with U.S. export control laws and regulations (ITAR/EAR).
- Experience and fluency with a variety of government contracting methods.
- Working knowledge of data rights and cybersecurity requirements relevant to U.S. government contracts and technology-forward manufacturing environments.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to use a computer to complete assignments
- Ability to communicate with individuals and groups in person, by phone, and telepresence
- Ability to pick up to 12lbs
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee will typically work in an office environment
$200,000 - $240,000 a year
The compensation range for this role is $200,000- $240,000/yr
This is the lowest-to-highest compensation range we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.
In addition to base pay and equity, we offer:
- Heavily employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Long Wall paid life insurance and LTD coverage
- 4% 401k match
- Student loan repayment assistance program
- Paid parental leave
- Family planning assistance program
- Long Wall paid financial wellness program
- Paid time off for non-exempt employees and flexible vacation policy for exempt employees
ITAR RequirementThis position requires access to information protected under US export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. As such, US person status (including US citizens, U.S. permanent residents, individuals granted U.S. asylum status, or individuals admitted in U.S. refugee status) is a required qualification for this position.
