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Government Contracts Attorney in Sterling, VA

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. Feb 28,2020 Nov 24,2019 Location Sterling VA
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In-House

Attorney

Government Contracts

Min 10 yrs required

Profile

Senior Counsel The candidate will support the company's Public Safety and Professional Communications (PSPC) business. Will provide and manage legal advice and services working in close cooperation with PSPC business teams. Report to the Communication Systems Vice President, General Counsel. Provide proactive and practical legal counsel and guidance to PSPC business management and functional staff in regard to all general and specialized legal matters including federal, state and local law compliance as well as with a wide variety of international and commercial business transactions. Support PSPC contracts staff in the review, negotiation and approval of customer contracts and to ensure ongoing compliance with applicable laws, regulations and contractual requirements. Partner with PSPC leaders to assess, predict and manage legal and other risks in a growing business operating in mission-critical, high-risk environments. Counsel PSPC leaders regarding all legal issues related to their business, including day-to-day legal advice, legal issues that arise in strategic planning and changes in market approach, contract performance issues and disputes, and changes to laws and regulations that may impact the business. Manage disputes, protest and litigation matters. Implement strategies related to dispute resolution and settlement. Collaborate with operational, subcontracts and supply chain leadership to ensure that contractual and operational risks assumed by PSPC are flowed down to subcontractors and suppliers. Select and manage outside attorneys as needed for certain legal matters and disputes. Develop, maintain and apply legal, compliance and business processes, practices and guidelines to promote timely and smooth contract performance and risk mitigation. Ensures that PSPC sector practices and procedures comply with federal, state and local laws and regulations, and are consistent with applicable corporate policies and procedures. Coordinate with fellow PSPC Senior Counsel and the Communication Systems Vice President, General Counsel; and, as necessary, the company Corporate General Counsel. Maintain a high level of proficiency on current laws and implementing regulations, and coordinates with PSPC staff to develop and deliver timely training, as appropriate. Willingness to travel as business needs require.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate should have a J.D. degree from an accredited law school and a State Bar membership. Must have 10+ years of government contracting experience, including state and local contracting, and commercial transactional experience, either with the US government, law firm or as an in-house counsel. Prior in-house experience, and experience with drafting and negotiating technology or software agreements is a plus. Should have extensive state and local government contracting experience. Knowledge of federal government contracting, state and local government contracting law, or regulatory compliance, as well as experience with commercial contracting transactions essential. Experience in the public communications and public safety marketplace is a must.

Additional info

Job ID: CS20191911-34851

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