Associate General Counsel - Government Contracts - (Herndon, VA)
Associate General Counsel - Government Contracts - (Herndon, VA)
Posted 7 days ago
SENIORITY
Manager
About the role
- Government Contracts Legal Advisory
- Provide legal counsel across the full government contracting lifecycle, including capture, proposal, award, performance, and closeout
- Interpret and apply FAR, DFARS, agency supplements, and procurement regulations
- Advise on contract structure, risk allocation, pricing considerations, and compliance obligations across U.S. and international procurements
- Counsel on prime/subcontractor relationships, teaming agreements, joint ventures, and regulatory compliance requirements
- Support proposal development through RFP review, risk analysis, and compliance strategy
- Contract Drafting & Negotiation
- Lead drafting, review, and negotiation of government contracts, subcontracts, NDAs, and related agreements
- Negotiate and advise on key provisions including limitation of liability, indemnification, intellectual property rights, termination, and disputes
- Support negotiation of contract modifications, claims, and equitable adjustments
- Ensure appropriate flow-down of regulatory and contractual requirements
- Government Contract Compliance Advisory
- Advise on compliance with government contract requirements and regulatory obligationsSupport compliance with applicable FAR, DFARS, agency regulations, and trade compliance requirements
- Partner with contracts and procurement teams to integrate contractual requirements into agreements
- Advise on program operations involving government-furnished information and contractual obligationsSupport audits, agency requests, and compliance reviews
- Claims, Disputes & Regulatory Matters
- Advise on contract disputes, REAs, and claims under the Contract Disputes ActSupport bid protests and litigation strategy (e.g., GAO, COFC)
- Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation, investigations, and regulatory inquiries
- Internal Investigations & Compliance Support
- Provide legal oversight for contractual compliance matters and internal investigations
- Advise on investigative steps, remediation, preservation, and reporting obligations
- Coordinate with contracting officers and internal stakeholders
- Track issues, root causes, and corrective actions to strengthen compliance practices
- Regulatory & Stakeholder Engagement
- Serve as a primary contact for government agencies and regulatory authorities
- Oversee responses to agency inquiries and compliance matters
- Prepare executive-level communications, board updates, and risk summaries
- Advise leadership on risk-based decisions and compliance remediation strategies
- Collaborate with compliance, audit, and enterprise risk teams
- Training & Program Enablement
- Design and deliver compliance training tailored to government contracting environments
- Translate legal requirements into operational guidance, SOPs, FAQs, and playbooks
- Coach business leaders on compliance obligations and risk mitigation
- Promote a culture of ethical business conduct and proactive risk management
- To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearanceU.S. Citizenship required
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing
- Minimum 8 years of experience advising U.S. government contractors on applicable procurement law, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
- Strong working knowledge of government procurement regulations and trade compliance laws, including ITAR and EARExperience negotiating complex contracts, subcontracts, and commercial agreements
- Proven experience advising on compliance programs, audits, investigations, and regulatory matters
- Strong executive communication skills with the ability to deliver clear, business-oriented advice
- Ability to operate independently and influence cross-functional stakeholders
- Ability to travel up to 10%Additional Desired Experience and Skills
- Experience serving as in-house counsel for a government contractor
- Experience supporting government contract claims, disputes, and bid protests
- Familiarity with HR systems, enterprise business systems, AI technologies, and vendor management
- Prior in-house company legal experience
- Active or prior security clearance (or eligibility)
- Government contracts law and compliance
- Contract drafting and negotiation
- Regulatory compliance and risk management
- Claims, disputes, and litigation support
- Trade compliance
- Regulatory interpretation and enforcement trends
- Executive advisory and stakeholder influence
- Policy development and operationalization
- Audit support and risk remediation
- Training and organizational enablement
- Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
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