Government Contracts Partner

Summary

Join Outside GC, a leading virtual law firm, and become a crucial part of our team. We offer flexibility to work remotely, full-time or part-time, with high-quality legal engagements. Collaborate with experienced colleagues in a supportive environment. Our team provides exceptional legal services to clients, supported by professionals in finance, operations, client relations, and business development. We are seeking an attorney with extensive experience in corporate legal practice, specifically in government contracting. This role requires deep expertise in navigating the complexities of federal regulations and procurement.

Requirements

• Experience: At least 10+ years of corporate legal practice, including experience as an in-house attorney, serving as a General Counsel and/or in another senior in-house legal role and 3+ years of law firm training
• Specialized Expertise: Deep experience advising companies contracting with the Federal Government, with a focus on navigating the unique regulatory framework and risk environment associated with government procurement
• Demonstrated legal expertise in the following areas: Expertise in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other agency-specific procurement rules as they apply to private sector contractors
• Substantive legal experience as a broad corporate generalist
• Demonstrated success as a practical, business-focused, and responsive legal partner
• J.D. from a nationally accredited law school
• State bar membership in state where reside/practice

Responsibilities

• Counseling on prime and subcontracting relationships, flow-down requirements, and negotiation of government contracts
• Advising on small business issues (including SBA programs), set-aside contracts, and compliance with socioeconomic programs
• Navigating bid protests, contract disputes, and claims, including representing contractors in matters before the Government Accountability Office (GAO), agency boards of contract appeals, and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims
• Managing compliance with labor and employment obligations unique to government contracting, including the Service Contract Act (SCA) and the Davis-Bacon Act
• Counseling on cost and pricing rules, including Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and cost principles under FAR Part 31
• Providing guidance on cybersecurity requirements, such as DFARS cyber clauses and NIST SP 800-171 compliance
• Advising on export control compliance (ITAR, EAR) and related licensing issues as they intersect with government contracts, particularly for contractors working in defense, aerospace, or technology sectors
• Supporting contractors in audits, investigations, and False Claims Act (FCA) matters, including internal investigations and mandatory disclosures
• Advising on ethics and compliance programs tailored to government contractors, including conflicts of interest and organizational conflicts of interest (OCI)
• Counseling on terminations (convenience and default), contract modifications, and other contract administration issues
• Providing strategic counsel on M&A and corporate transactions involving government contracts, including due diligence and risk allocation
• Representing contractors in suspension/debarment proceedings, whistleblower matters, and related disputes
• Advising on state and local government contracting requirements and compliance
• Collaborating with in-house counsel and business leaders to develop policies, improve internal controls, and proactively manage risk across government contracting activities

Benefits

Flexibility to work full-time, part-time, and during preferred times as part of a fully remote team