Senior Counsel, Government Contracts

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. Lead and support negotiation, interpretation, and management of government agreements, including OTAs, federal research and development contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, subcontracts, subawards, teaming agreements, collaboration agreements, proposals, modifications, claims, disputes, and compliance communications .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $220,000 - $270,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in federal government contracting, including negotiation, compliance, and risk management, while providing strategic guidance to business and program teams. Proficient in developing training and templates to enhance understanding of government contracting requirements and best practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Federal Government ContractingNegotiation of Complex ContractsIntellectual Property and Data RightsITAR/EAR ComplianceExecutive Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Government Agreements ManagementFAR and DFARS KnowledgeRisk ManagementProposal Strategy DevelopmentContract InterpretationCompliance CommunicationCost and Pricing AnalysisAudit and Cybersecurity AwarenessFlow-Down RequirementsSubcontract Management

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaborationTraining and Mentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

J.D. from an Accredited Law SchoolActive Membership in U.S. State Bar

Industry Keywords

Government ContractingDefenseAerospaceTechnologyResearch Organizations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and support negotiation, interpretation, and management of government agreements, including OTAs, federal research and development contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, subcontracts, subawards, teaming agreements, collaboration agreements, proposals, modifications, claims, disputes, and compliance communications
Advise business and program teams on FAR, DFARS, agency supplements, and applicable federal contracting requirements throughout the opportunity, award, and performance lifecycle
Identify and help manage risks involving intellectual property and data rights, cost and pricing, audit, cybersecurity, export control, domestic sourcing, labor, payment, and flow-down requirements
Lead internal coordination on significant government-contracting issues, including proposal strategy, approval pathways, contract interpretation, performance risks, and customer communications
Partner with Export Control and technical stakeholders on ITAR/EAR requirements affecting government programs
Develop practical templates, playbooks, and training for business and program teams
Partner with business development, program management, engineering, and finance on bid and proposal strategy, risk allocation, and program execution
Support governance for government contracting, including approval frameworks, documentation, and escalation processes
Provide training on government-contracting requirements, risk awareness, and compliance fundamentals
Support the broader legal team on commercial and strategic transactions, corporate and public-company matters, and regulatory or operational issues
Report directly to the Chief Legal Officer and collaborate with the Government Contracts team

Requirements

What you’ll need

J.D. from an accredited law school
Active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar
8+ years of legal experience, including substantial responsibility for federal government contracting
Significant experience negotiating and counseling on complex federal government contracts and related subcontracts, subawards, and teaming arrangements
Working knowledge of intellectual property and data-rights issues under government contracts, including technical data and computer software rights, as well as flow-down and compliance requirements
Strong executive communication skills and ability to translate complex government-contracting risk into practical, business-focused guidance
Familiarity with ITAR/EAR and related export-control issues is preferred
Experience in-house or in a law firm advising technology, defense, aerospace, or research organizations is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short/long-term disability
Employer-funded Health Savings Account
Unlimited PTO
401(k) match
Company-paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Flexible Savings Account
Paid FMLA, Maternity/Paternity Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Student Loan Repayment
Equity Package