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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in advising on legal strategies for technology investments and commercialization, with a strong focus on federal contracting laws, intellectual property rights, and compliance requirements. Proficient in drafting and negotiating technology agreements while managing legal risks and supporting M&A transactions.
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Juris DoctorFederal Contracting LawsIntellectual Property AgreementsCybersecurity RequirementsTechnology Licensing
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Hard Skills
Drafting Technology AgreementsNegotiating Commercial ContractsAdvising on Intellectual PropertyAssessing Contractual RiskUnderstanding FAR and DFARSExperience with SaaS LicensingTechnology Product DevelopmentM&A Due DiligenceCompliance with FedRAMPKnowledge of CMMC
Soft Skills
Excellent JudgmentStrong Writing SkillsEffective CommunicationAbility to Manage PrioritiesPractical Advice Delivery
Certifications & Qualifications
Membership in U.S. State BarEligibility for In-House Counsel in VirginiaTop Secret Security Clearance
Industry Keywords
Emerging TechnologiesArtificial IntelligenceMachine LearningCloud ComputingCybersecurityFederal ProcurementGovernment ContractsTechnology CommercializationEthics and CompliancePrivacy Regulations
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCloudCyber Security
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Partner with the General Counsel and CTO to develop legal strategies supporting emerging business needs, technology investment, and commercialization
- Advise senior leadership on legal and compliance risks and paths to achieve business objectives
- Partner with product, engineering, sales, and contracts teams throughout the technology lifecycle
- Advise on intellectual property ownership, protection, licensing, government rights in technical data and software, rights assertions, and restrictive markings under FAR and DFARS
- Advise on privacy, cybersecurity, supply chain, and pricing requirements, including FedRAMP and CMMC
- Lead drafting and negotiation of commercial and government technology agreements, including SaaS, software and hardware licenses, development agreements, NDAs, and channel partner and reseller arrangements
- Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting federal procurement of emerging technology
- Develop agreement templates, negotiation playbooks, and training
- Advise on federal customer acquisition and licensing requirements, commercial product and service contracting, subcontracting and flow-down obligations, and organizational conflicts of interest
- Support M&A transactions through technology and intellectual property due diligence, transaction advice, and integration planning
- Conduct internal investigations and support disputes, litigation, and other general legal matters
- Coordinate with outside counsel as needed
Requirements
What you’ll need- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
- Membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar or the District of Columbia
- Eligibility to practice as in-house counsel in Virginia
- At least seven years of relevant law firm or in-house experience
- Experience advising on and negotiating commercial and government contracts, including agreements with technology partners and federal customers
- Ability to independently draft and negotiate technology and intellectual property agreements and assess contractual risk
- Experience advising on technology product development and commercialization, including software licensing, SaaS, or hardware
- Experience addressing intellectual property or data rights in government contracting
- Strong understanding of federal contracting laws and regulations, including FAR and DFARS
- Working knowledge of cybersecurity requirements relevant to federal technology offerings, such as FedRAMP and CMMC
- Excellent judgment, writing, and communication skills
- Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and deliver timely, practical advice
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
- Preferred: experience with emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud computing, cybersecurity, sensors, or autonomy
- Preferred: prior experience supporting a fast-paced, growth-oriented technology business or product organization
- Preferred: active Secret or Top Secret security clearance
- Preferred: experience in ethics, compliance, governance, or privacy
- Preferred: experience supporting technology or intellectual property due diligence and integration in M&A transactions