General Counsel

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Deep knowledge and/or experience with the government as a client, including FAR, DFARS, and other government acquisition regulations.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of the legal framework of FOCI mitigated companies, including a strong understanding of the NISPOM, CFIUS regulations, and ITAR/EAR.
• Exceptional analytical skills; able to create legal defensive or proactive strategies.
• Excellent negotiation skills; litigation experience is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills as demonstrated by successful experience managing legal and/or contracting and compliance teams.
• Skilled and experienced in written and oral communications, including analytical and persuasive writing and policy development, publication credit or other formal recognition a plus.
• High degree of professional ethics, integrity, and gravitas.

Education and Experience

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a well-regarded, ABA accredited law school. Strong preference given to candidates with excellent academic credentials from a top law school.
• Licensed to practice law in a US jurisdiction, with strong preference given to Virginia licensure.
• An active security clearance or ability to get one.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant legal experience.
• Experience in government contracting, national security, and/or corporate law, preferably within the defense, engineering services, or related industry.
• Experience developing and delivering training to a wide range of professionals on regulatory and compliance topics.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

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