Government Contracts Attorney in Arlington, VA

In-House

Arlington, VA

Government Contracts Attorney in Arlington, VA

Attorney

8-8 yrs required

No

Job Title: Corporate Contracts / Corporate Counsel

Job Responsibilities:
- Provide legal support, counseling, and advice to senior business officials, contracts professionals, and supply chain personnel on both the “selling side” and “buying” side of the Company's business, as well as intellectual property (IP)-related issues.
- Advise on legal risks and support the resolution of disputes or litigation related to Company contracts and subcontracts.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and implement strategies and policies and support the review of contract matters.
- Draft and negotiate critical terms directly with customers and suppliers.
- Maintain and revise, as necessary, the Company's standard template sales, purchasing, IP, and other agreements.
- Help manage protection of the Company's IP, including the Company's patent prosecution process and maintenance of Company's issued patents.
- Provide contract due diligence support for the Company's mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activities.

Education and Experience Information:
- JD degree from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in at least one state.
- Ideally 8+ years’ experience as an attorney, including 5+ years’ experience in government contracts.
- Deep understanding and experience with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other defense-related government contracting laws, regulations, and practices.
- Extensive experience drafting and negotiating defense-related government contract terms, including cost-based, fixed-price, development, and production contracts, as both a subcontractor to primes and a prime directly to the government.
- Experience in supporting the resolution of contract disputes and related litigation.
- Experience with protecting Company IP, including the Company's patent prosecution process and maintenance of Company's issued patents, and negotiation of data rights and IP licensing agreements.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills that extend beyond risk identification.
- Ability to communicate complex legal concepts and risk assessments clearly and concisely.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with defense companies, technology, or other manufacturing-heavy companies.
- Experience working at a startup or ability to establish processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Experience with contract changes and Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REAs).
- Experience providing contract due diligence support for M&A activities.
- Knowledge of the patent prosecution process.
- Knowledge of and familiarity with international contracts and/or supporting international operations.
- In-house experience preferred, not required.

Salary Information:
Mercury considers a variety of factors to determine individual base salary offers to candidates, including:
- The role and related responsibilities.
- Prior work experience.
- Education, training, skills, and certifications.
- Internal equity with others employed by Mercury in similar roles.
- Geographic location.
- Alignment with market data.

In addition to base salary, Mercury provides a variety of benefits for team members, including:
- Bonus opportunities (or special incentives for sales positions).
- Health, life, and disability insurance.
- Company-paid holidays and time off.
- Enjoy every other Friday off with a 9/80 work schedule.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Discounted employee stock purchase plan.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Access to professional development and personal wellness platforms, including LinkedIn Learning, Headspace, Aaptiv, and Virgin Pulse.
- Team members at the Director or Vice President level are also eligible to receive annual stock-based awards.

Additional Information:
- This position is hybrid out of the following Mercury locations: Arlington, VA; Phoenix, AZ; Huntsville, AL.
- This position requires access to information subject to . export regulations. You may only access such information if you are a . citizen, lawful permanent resident of the ., protected individual as defined by 8 . 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the . government.
- Mercury offers a 9/80 alternative work schedule that provides employees more opportunity for work/life balance, available based on location.
- Security Clearance: None

Why Mercury?
Mercury is a technology company that makes the world a safer, more secure place by pushing processing power to the tactical edge, making the latest commercial technologies profoundly more accessible for today's most challenging aerospace and defense missions. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Mercury employs more than 2,300 people in 24 locations worldwide.

Our Culture:
Mercury is committed to making the company a great place to work, offering a casual and enjoyable atmosphere that allows employees to learn and grow. The company values communication and transparency, fostering two-way dialogue at all levels of the organization. Mercury is committed to lifelong learning, offering comprehensive skills training and tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Mercury is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, creed, citizenship, disability, protected veteran, or marital status. Mercury is committed to a diverse workforce and provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.