Government Contracts Counsel

March 20

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💰 $1.2G Debt Financing on 2021-08

Description

• Draft, analyze, and negotiate contractual language for government contracts, subcontracts, task orders, bid documents, non-disclosure agreements, and other legal documents as necessary. • Provide advice based on the appropriate balance of risk mitigation and business interests on a real-time basis, serving as a resource for the Government Contracts business unit as well as the salespeople in the field. • Advise on compliance with and applicability of Federal, State, and Local statutes, ordinances, and regulations. • Provide legal support on supplier and vendor registrations with various Federal and State, GSE, and Local governmental authorities. • Research/advise on recent government contracting legal developments and best practices. • Develop/recommend risk management policies and operating procedures to address specific company and industry legal issues. • Provide direction and coordinate with outside counsel on more complex matters. • Foster compliance by employees with all applicable laws, rules and regulations affecting the company’s government contracts practice. • Review existing policies and procedures, identify areas for improvement, implement improvements, and disseminate knowledge to team members and leadership. • Communicate with other attorneys regarding recent government contract legal developments and areas of risk management concern and provide briefings on active matters.

Requirements

• Ability to operate with significant independence • Ability to interact with people at all levels of the organization and interface effectively with internal management and external partners • Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced work environment with strict deadlines • Adaptable to growth and changes in organization, role, and systems • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail • Strong time management skills • Strong computer and word processing skills, including the ability to learn and adapt to new systems and productivity tools • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Exceptional presentation and negotiating skills • Ability to perform complex tasks and to prioritize multiple projects • Excellent judgment, integrity, and the highest ethical standards • Bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year college • Juris Doctor • A minimum of 5 years of experience as a practicing attorney focused on government contracting, with a preference for candidates with experience with federal contracting • Requires membership in a State Bar as an attorney qualified to practice law in the State and must remain in good standing with the State Bar, including being current on any applicable Continuing Legal Education requirements • Strong hands-on practical knowledge of all facets of Federal government and State & Local contracting law in various jurisdictions • Strong knowledge of government contracting and associated regulatory issues, with proven experience in the FAR, DFARS, and State & Local contracting frameworks

Benefits

• Competitive salary • Medical, Dental and Vision coverage for full-time employees • 401(k) and company match • Generous paid time off (PTO) plus company paid holidays • Stocked breakroom and full kitchen, chef prepared meals daily (breakfast and lunch) • State of the art onsite gym (Corporate HQ) with instructor led-courses/Gym stipend for remote employees • Seasonal and year-round wellness challenges • Company sponsored events (annual family gatherings, happy hours and more) • Volunteering and local charity initiatives with 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year • Opportunities for career and professional development with conferences, events, seminars, and continued education