Government Contracts Attorney in Purchase, NY

In-House

Purchase, NY

Government Contracts Attorney in Purchase, NY

Attorney

5-10 yrs required

No

Title: Director, Government Contracts Counsel

Job Responsibilities:
The Director, Government Contracts Counsel will play a pivotal role in supporting the Strategic Initiatives & Technology group within the department. This position is responsible for providing legal strategy and execution in the context of . government contracts and compliance programs. Key responsibilities include:

- Supporting the Senior Vice President of Global Government Contracting by providing advice and counsel on . government contracts, including negotiation and contract administration post-award.
- Assisting legal colleagues across different business units with federal, state, and local government contracts.
- Supporting the . Government Contracts compliance program, which involves designing and deploying training and solutions on a global scale.
- Managing a significant workload of agreements, drafting, and negotiating complex agreements with prime contractors, government agencies, and strategic partners.
- Implementing or enhancing technology solutions for tracking and monitoring government contract obligations.
- Supporting business teams and lawyers on global expansion efforts by executing new government contracts and tracking emerging regulations with a focus on risk mitigation.
- Assisting with integration efforts for newly acquired companies.
- Designing or enhancing templates, playbooks, processes, and procedures to scale the government business.

Education and Experience Information:
- A Juris Doctor degree and membership in good standing in at least one state bar.
- 5-10+ years of specialized legal experience in . government contract transactions, including counseling, compliance, or administration of such transactions.
- Experience with competitive procurement processes in government acquisition.
- Preferred experience includes contracting on behalf of commercial contractors providing multiple products and services under multiple contracts to the government.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to manage multiple projects.
- Strong business acumen, a sense of urgency, and a collaborative attitude, with the ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.

Salary Information:
The position offers a competitive base salary that varies based on location, experience, and other qualifications. The salary range for Purchase, New York, and Arlington, Virginia is $187,000 - $300,000 USD. The successful candidate may also be eligible for an annual bonus or commissions depending on the role. Additional **Members Only** benefits for full-time employees include insurance (medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, disability, life insurance), flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, paid leaves, 401k with company match, deferred compensation for eligible roles, fitness reimbursement or on-site fitness facilities, eligibility for tuition reimbursement, and gender-inclusive benefits.

Legal and Security Responsibilities:
All employees working for or on behalf of the company must adhere to information security responsibilities, which include abiding by security policies, ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of accessed information, reporting any suspected security violations, and completing all mandatory security training per company guidelines.

Equal Opportunity Employment:
The company is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodations are available for applicants requiring assistance during the application or recruitment process.