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Senior Counsel, Government Contracts

Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Wed, Aug 26, 2026
This job expires in: 13 days

Job Summary

To support a growing legal team, the full-time Senior Counsel, Government Contracts will manage complex federal government contracting, negotiate agreements, and provide legal guidance remotely.

Key responsibilities
  • Lead negotiation and management of various government agreements, including federal contracts and subcontracts
  • Advise business teams on compliance with FAR, DFARS, and other federal contracting requirements throughout the contract lifecycle
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to shape bid strategies and ensure successful program execution
Required qualifications
  • JD from an accredited law school with outstanding academic credentials
  • 8+ years of relevant legal experience in federal government contracting, preferably with a top-tier law firm or defense contractor
  • Significant experience negotiating complex federal government contracts and subcontracts
  • Expertise in FAR and DFARS, with meaningful experience in Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs)
  • Working knowledge of intellectual property and data rights issues related to government contracts

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