US Legal Counsel
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- McLean, Virginia
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Legal
- Posted
Skills
Nice to have
- Requires a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the Bar of at least one state is required.
- 5+ years of experience in public sector and/or government contracting, regulatory compliance, or corporate law, preferably in the defense or aerospace or government information and communications tech
- In-depth knowledge of ITAR, EAR, FAR, and DFARS regulations, including experience with defense procurement processes and export control compliance.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex legal information clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
- Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain necessary security clearance as required by government contract.
Full description
D-Fend Solutions, a Motorola Solutions company, values its employees as our greatest asset. Our professionals and subject matter experts, including personnel from elite military intelligence technology units, provide the best possible solutions to leading customers around the world. We are proud of our impressive presence across different environments and industries, as well as the results we have helped our customers achieve in contending with their counter-drone challenges.
In addition to professional expertise, D-Fend Solutions seeks candidates who thrive in a fast-moving, innovative and collaborative culture. It helps if you enjoy having fun – our “D-Fenders” are a light-hearted bunch who have stashed rubber ducks all around our headquarters.
Are you interested in working with the world’s leading cyber-takeover counter-drone technology provider?
Join D-Fend Solutions in helping to make the world a safer place by addressing emerging challenges in the dynamic and exciting counter-drone arena!
Scope:
We are seeking an experienced attorney with specialized expertise in government contracting and compliance to join our team in Virginia.
The successful candidate will be responsible for advising on matters related to business contracts with U.S. government customers, partners and channels, and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and related regulations for matrixed organizations operating globally.
This position requires strong knowledge in public sector and defense contracting, and experience with the regulatory frameworks that govern them.
Location: US Office – McLean, VA, USA
Reports to: VP Legal & General Counsel
Key Responsibilities:
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure organizational compliance with ITAR, EAR, FAR, and DFARS regulations and advise internal stakeholders on export control laws.
- Contract Review & Negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate government and commercial contracts and bid documents, including RFPs and RFIs, teaming agreements, statements of work (SOW), contract amendments, license agreements, distribution and reseller agreements, subcontracts, NDAs, and terms that involve FAR or FAR supplement clauses and compliance with federal, state, and local procurement policies.
- Risk Management: Conduct risk assessments for federal projects and manage compliance risks related to ITAR, EAR, FAR, and DFARS requirements.
- Policy Development: Establish, update, and implement corporate policies related to ITAR, EAR, FAR, and DFARS compliance. Train staff on compliance policies and government contracting procedures.