Corporate - Contract Law Attorney / Corporate - General Attorney in Crystal Hill, VA

Public Interest

Crystal Hill, VA

Corporate - Contract Law Attorney / Corporate - General Attorney in Crystal Hill, VA

Attorney

Min 10 yrs required

No

Associate General Counsel

Job Responsibilities

The Associate General Counsel will serve as the primary legal advisor on corporate, transactional, and compliance issues, initiatives, and projects. Responsibilities include leading a team of lawyers, paralegals, and administrative personnel to provide timely and accurate legal advice across the corporate enterprise. The role involves managing the company’s corporate, transactional, and compliance legal program and overseeing the day-to-day provision of legal advice in these areas. The Associate General Counsel will advise senior leaders and corporate stakeholders, including the Executive Team and Board of Trustees, on the legal aspects of strategic plans and programs. The position requires providing legal counsel and representation to protect the corporation’s rights, assets, and operations, ensuring compliance with applicable . and international law and policy. Coordination with other legal office personnel is necessary for advising on various legal matters including federal fiscal law, ITAR/Export Control restrictions, security, facilities, Congressional authorizations and appropriations, federal agency policies and procedures, state law and policy, executive orders, California corporate law, tax law, leasing, FAR/DFAR regulations, data management, and arrangements with government and industry partners. The Associate General Counsel will serve as a liaison with the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and other federal agencies, ensuring legal advice aligns with the Sponsoring Agreement’s requirements for objectivity. Additional duties may be assigned by the General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel, to whom this position directly reports.

Education and Experience Information

Candidates must possess a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and hold a license to practice law in any . jurisdiction, with a preference for California, Colorado, Virginia, or DC. Membership in good standing of at least one . Bar is required. A minimum of 10 years of federal government fiscal, acquisition, contracts, and transactional experience is required, with a preference for candidates familiar with cost-plus accounting, data privacy, DoD, NASA, the national security sector, and other civilian agencies in the space industrial base. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level clearance issued by the . government, necessitating . citizenship.

Salary Information

The salary for the Associate General Counsel position is based on a grade-based pay range of $225,000 to $275,000 annually. The exact salary within this range will be determined by various factors including education, experience, knowledge, and skills. Additionally, the organization offers a competitive compensation package, rewarding employees based on performance and recognizing the value they bring to the business.

The organization provides a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health care and wellness plans, paid holidays, sick time, vacation, flexible work schedules including telework options, a 401(k) plan with company-paid benefits based on years of service, flexible spending accounts, a variable pay program for exceptional contributions, relocation assistance, professional growth and development programs, education assistance programs, and an inclusive work environment.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The organization is an equal opportunity employer, providing consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The organization is committed to assisting individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who need assistance using the online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process.