Description:

This Associate General Counsel position will support our U.S. Commercial, State/Local Government and International business, as part of America's legal team, and will report directly to the General Counsel in the U.S. This role, as part of a small legal team in the U.S., will advise our various geographic business units on a broad range of government and commercial contracts matters in a fast-paced and collegial atmosphere. The successful candidate will join a team of professional contracts managers as well other in-house, U.S.-based attorneys and trade compliance professionals. Strong emphasis is placed on a candidate with a hands-on style who seeks to handle most legal issues in-house in collaboration

Essential Function:
Job duties to include but are not limited to;

Provide legal advice on and lead contract negotiations with state and local government, commercial and international clients, including reviewing, drafting and negotiating large complex contracts and related subcontracts, teaming agreements, and software licenses
Assist internal clients in developing negotiation and risk mitigation strategies as part of proposal preparation, contract execution and performance
Advise on various teaming and partner relationships as well as on issues involving (1) due diligence for reviews in connection with distributors, agents, similar channel partners, suppliers and subcontractors and (2) contract compliance
Providing support in interpretation of complex contract provisions throughout the life cycle of a contract/program
Maintain close working relationships with internal clients and stakeholders
Work closely with other legal team members in connection with dispute resolution and litigation-oriented matters
Develop, provide training on and assist in implementation of processes and policies

Qualifications:
Education Requirements:
Required: Juris Doctor from a leading and ABA accredited law school and a member of at least one State Bar

Preferred: Practicing at a reputable national law firm and/or in-house required

Years of Experience: 8-10+ years of experience

Education Level: Juris Doctor