Counsel, Government Contracts – Public Sector

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Report directly to the SVP & General Counsel

• Provide daily legal support for U.S. public sector contracts

• Draft, review, and negotiate government subcontracts, software and SaaS agreements, teaming agreements, NDAs, reseller and distribution agreements, and related public sector transactions

• Analyze FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific provisions, including flow-down requirements for commercial software and services

• Assist with proposals and solicitations by evaluating legal terms, representations and certifications, eligibility criteria, and contractual risks

• Collaborate with business and finance teams regarding pricing-related legal requirements

• Offer advice on contract administration, modifications, renewals, performance issues, disputes, and termination rights

• Work alongside security and compliance teams on CUI, cybersecurity, incident reporting, CMMC, and relevant NIST standards

• Provide counsel on procurement integrity, organizational conflicts of interest, gifts and business courtesies, former government personnel restrictions, and government contracting ethics

• Identify and advise on export control and sanctions issues, including ITAR and EAR requirements

• Assist in responding to customer inquiries, audits, investigations, and potential compliance issues

• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and outline practical implications for contracts, products, and operations

• Develop contract templates, negotiation guidelines, training materials, and practical compliance resources

• Provide support for state and local government, education, and other commercial legal matters as needed

• Collaborate with public sector, sales, finance, security, product, and engineering teams

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

• Active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar or the District of Columbia

• Ability to comply with applicable in-house counsel registration or other practice requirements at your workplace

• Minimum of five years of relevant legal experience advising on U.S. government contracts

• Significant experience drafting and negotiating federal contracts or subcontracts

• Experience advising technology companies or negotiating software, SaaS, cloud, or related technology transactions

• Strong understanding of the FAR and DFARS

• Experience advising on government contracting compliance and translating legal requirements into operational guidance

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills

• Ability to juggle competing priorities, exercise independent judgment, and collaborate effectively across legal, technical, and business functions

• Preferred: experience advising software, cybersecurity, cloud, or other technology companies serving federal clients

• Preferred: experience negotiating with federal prime contractors, systems integrators, and public sector channel partners

• Preferred: experience with defense or intelligence community customers

• Preferred: experience advising on CUI, CMMC, federal cybersecurity requirements, export controls, or classified contract requirements

• Preferred: experience supporting state and local government or education contracting

• Preferred: experience developing legal templates, training, or compliance procedures

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible PTO policy in addition to 14 holidays

• $1,500 annual Learning & Development Stipend

• Frequent company-sponsored team celebrations

• Employee Assistance Program

• Headspace mental health app

• Flat 3% contribution to retirement account

• High degree of flexibility for appointments, errands, and family emergencies

• Competitive compensation

• Generous parental, medical, and bereavement policies

• 401K contribution and stock options

• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits

• New Hire Swag and IT Welcome boxes

• Structured semi-annual 360° performance reviews