Government Contracts and Compliance Counsel

HavocAI

. Provide legal counsel across the lifecycle of U.S.

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $225,000 - $275,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in U.S. Government contracting, including FAR and DFARS compliance, contract negotiation, and risk analysis. Proven ability to provide legal counsel and develop compliance programs within the defense technology sector.

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J.D. From An Accredited U.S. Law School7+ Years Of Relevant Legal ExperienceStrong Working Knowledge Of FAR And DFARSExperience Advising Defense ContractorsAbility To Obtain And Maintain A U.S. Government Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Government Contract NegotiationContract Drafting And ReviewCompliance Program DevelopmentRisk AnalysisIntellectual Property RightsTechnical Data RightsCost Accounting KnowledgeCybersecurity ComplianceExport Controls KnowledgeInternal Controls

Soft Skills

Excellent JudgmentCommunication SkillsNegotiation SkillsStakeholder ManagementAbility To Manage Multiple Priorities

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Membership In A U.S. State BarU.S. Citizenship

Industry Keywords

Defense TechnologyAerospaceGovernment ContractsFederal Procurement LawDefense Industrial BaseOther Transaction Authority (OTA)ITAREARCMMCNIST SP 800-171

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide legal counsel across the lifecycle of U.S. Government contracts, subcontracts, grants, OTAs, and other government agreements.
Review, draft, and negotiate prime contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, NDAs, vendor agreements, and other commercial and government-facing agreements.
Advise on FAR, DFARS, agency supplements, flow-down requirements, representations and certifications, and government contracting obligations.
Partner with Contracts, Finance, Strategy, and program teams on solicitations, proposals, negotiations, contract modifications, and performance issues.
Advise on contract interpretation, changes, disputes, terminations, intellectual property rights, technical data rights, and government rights in software.
Support diligence and risk analysis associated with new programs, customers, partners, and contracting vehicles.
Develop, implement, and continuously improve the government contracting compliance program.
Provide practical guidance on procurement integrity, organizational conflicts of interest, ethics, mandatory disclosures, lobbying restrictions, gifts and gratuities, and other federal contracting requirements.
Advise on business systems and compliance requirements applicable to government contractors, including accounting, purchasing, estimating, property management, and related controls.
Partner with Finance and Contracts on cost and pricing requirements, timekeeping, allowable costs, indirect costs, and audit readiness.
Support internal compliance reviews, risk assessments, investigations, and corrective actions.
Monitor regulatory developments affecting defense contractors and translate new requirements into actionable guidance.
Develop policies, procedures, training, and internal controls.
Partner on ITAR, EAR, export controls, sanctions, and foreign-person access considerations.
Advise on international business, foreign partners, technical data, and defense-related products and services.
Coordinate where government contracting requirements intersect with export controls, security requirements, or personnel considerations.
Serve as a trusted legal advisor to executives and business leaders.
Work with teams during capture, proposal, contracting, and program decisions.
Balance legal and compliance requirements with operational realities and identify practical paths forward.
Partner with outside counsel and specialized advisors.
Help build scalable legal and compliance processes for a rapidly growing defense technology company.

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
7+ years of relevant legal experience, with significant experience in U.S. Government contracting and federal procurement law.
Strong working knowledge of the FAR and DFARS and experience interpreting and applying government contract requirements.
Experience advising defense contractors, aerospace companies, technology companies, government agencies, or organizations operating within the Defense Industrial Base.
Demonstrated experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating government contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, and related agreements.
Experience advising on government contracting compliance programs and internal controls.
Strong understanding of government contract intellectual property and technical data considerations.
Ability to independently analyze complex regulatory issues and translate them into clear, actionable business guidance.
Excellent judgment, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills.
Ability to manage multiple high-priority matters simultaneously and operate effectively with ambiguity and evolving requirements.
High degree of ownership, discretion, and integrity.
U.S. Citizenship required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.
Preferred: Experience working directly within a defense technology, aerospace, autonomous systems, robotics, or high-growth government contractor.
Preferred: Experience with Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements and non-traditional defense acquisition pathways.
Preferred: Experience advising on ITAR, EAR, export controls, and international defense business.
Preferred: Knowledge of government contract cost accounting, CAS, TINA/Truthful Cost or Pricing Data requirements, DCAA audits, and DCMA processes.
Preferred: Experience with government rights in technical data and computer software, including SBIR/STTR data rights.
Preferred: Familiarity with cybersecurity and government contractor requirements, including CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, and applicable DFARS cybersecurity clauses.
Preferred: Experience supporting internal investigations, mandatory disclosures, government audits, or regulatory inquiries.
Preferred: Prior in-house experience within a rapidly scaling organization.
Preferred: Active or previously held DoD security clearance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% Employer paid Health Insurance
Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your families
Life Insurance (Employer Paid)
Ability to participate in the companies 401k program (Matching)
Unlimited PTO policy with an enforced 2 week minimum
Equity Package
Work / Home Office Stipend
Global Entry
16 Week Paid Parental Leave
Monthly Health and Wellness Stipend
Offers Bonus