Legal Counsel, Government and Defense

Responsibilities

• Support review and negotiation of prime contracts, subcontracts, strategic partnership agreements, and supplier agreements, including FAR-based contracts, OTAs, software licensing agreements, and teaming agreements.
• Interpret and explain solicitation and contract requirements for government contractors, including cybersecurity and export control compliance.
• Review and negotiate vendor and supplier agreements for software, hardware, and services.
• Support international growth by analyzing foreign government bid and contract requirements.
• Develop and implement scalable legal operations processes, programs, and tools for the government and defense team.
• Lead compliance activities, reporting requirements, and internal investigations.
• Assist in drafting company policies and preparing employee government-contract and compliance training.
• Support additional legal-team priorities in a high-growth startup.

Requirements

• Experience with diverse U.S. Government contract types, including FFP, T&M, and CPFF.
• Experience with FAR-based contracts, Other Transaction Authority agreements, subcontracts, and software licenses.
• In-depth knowledge of government procurement laws and processes, including FAR and DFARS, especially data rights and intellectual property protections.
• Experience supporting proposal development, including scope and pricing structure and proposal compliance requirements.
• Experience guiding compliance with export control regulations, including EAR and ITAR, and requirements for handling Controlled Unclassified Information.
• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in one state bar.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to travel.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience in a law firm, in-house legal team, and/or Department of War environment.
• Experience with international defense contracts, particularly in the UK or APAC.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary range: $200,000–$280,000.
• Total compensation may include equity in the form of options or restricted stock units.
• Benefits may include health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off.