Associate General Counsel

We are expanding our legal capabilities to support multiple RMS market segments across the SEMS portfolio. By strengthening our in‑house counsel function, we aim to proactively manage contractual risk, ensure compliance with ever‑changing FAR/DFAR requirements, and enable rapid, informed decision‑making for complex government, international, and commercial transactions.

The Work:
Serve as the primary legal lead for several RMS market segments, reporting directly to the General Counsel of SEMS with a dotted‑line to the General Counsel of MIC2.
Provide end‑to‑end counsel on U.S. government, international, and commercial contracting matters, including FAR/DFAR procurements, Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs), Commercial Services Agreements (CSOs), and related non‑traditional vehicles.
Conduct proactive risk analyses, develop mitigation strategies, and advise functional and business leaders on legal implications.

Deliver targeted training and guidance on best legal practices to senior leadership, VPs, and functional experts.
Coordinate closely with internal subject‑matter experts and, when needed, outside counsel to resolve complex issues.

Lead government protest and bid‑challenge matters, staying current on regulatory developments and recommending process improvements.

Who We Are:
A dynamic legal team within SEMS, part of the broader MIC2 enterprise, dedicated to delivering high‑impact counsel that drives mission‑critical outcomes.

A collaborative environment where attorneys partner with senior executives, engineers, program managers, and commercial teams to balance risk with opportunity.
Thought leaders in federal procurement law, continuously adapting to emerging regulatory frameworks such as export controls, cybersecurity standards, data‑privacy, and intellectual‑property concerns.

Why join us:

Direct access to senior leadership, including the General Counsel, providing high‑visibility impact and fast‑track professional growth.
Opportunity to shape legal strategy across multiple market segments and influence enterprise‑wide policy.

Work at the intersection of cutting‑edge technology and complex government contracting, leveraging AI‑enabled tools for contract analysis and risk assessment.
A culture that values autonomy, initiative, and collaboration, with ample resources for continuing education and leadership development.

Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a Secret‑level security clearance requirement that positions you for future higher‑level clearances.

Basic Qualifications:

• Proven, deep experience in Federal government procurement law.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. government, international, and commercial contracting regimes.
• Current Secret level security clearance (required).
• JD from an accredited law school.
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently and lead legal initiatives without close supervision.
• Track record of taking primary ownership of complex, high impact legal projects.
• Skilled at energizing and partnering with cross functional teams (e.g., program management, finance, engineering).
• Ability to translate sophisticated legal concepts into clear, persuasive written and verbal communications for diverse audiences
• Thrives under tight deadlines and high volume workloads.
• Self starter mentality with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Exceptional written drafting ability (contracts, opinions, memoranda).
• Excellent oral presentation and negotiation skills; capable of influencing senior leadership and external stakeholders.

Desired Skills:

• Demonstrated experience drafting, negotiating, and administering Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs), Commercial Services Agreements (CSOs), and other non traditional procurement vehicles.
• Ability to navigate a broad spectrum of legal issues—contract formation, compliance, liability allocation, and termination—efficiently and to translate complex fact patterns into clear, actionable legal guidance.
• Proven proficiency with AI enabled contract analysis platforms, predictive analytics tools, and automated risk assessment dashboards.
• Skilled in leveraging these technologies to accelerate risk identification, enhance the accuracy of legal opinions, and improve the overall speed and quality of decision making.
• Track record of managing large, concurrent caseloads while maintaining meticulous attention to detail and meeting strict deadlines.
• Demonstrated organizational discipline and the capacity to prioritize competing demands without sacrificing analytical rigor.
• Strong interpersonal skills that foster trusted relationships with business units, functional teams, and senior leadership.
• Ability to act as a legal partner, providing counsel that aligns with business objectives while safeguarding legal risk.
• Experience handling government protest and bid challenge proceedings, including preparation of protest responses, appeals, and settlement negotiations.
• Familiarity with contemporary regulatory frameworks such as export controls, cybersecurity standards, data privacy statutes, and intellectual property considerations in international contracts.
• Capability to design and deliver concise, targeted legal training to non legal audiences, enhancing organizational compliance and risk awareness.
• Superior written and oral communication skills, enabling the clear articulation of sophisticated legal concepts to diverse stakeholders.

Security Clearance Statement:This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level:Secret