Legal Counsel, Government and Defense

The role

This role supports the U.S. and international Defense business vertical. You will partner cross-functionally to review and negotiate various government and supplier contracts.

What you will do

• Support the review and negotiation of prime contracts, subcontracts, strategic partnership agreements, and supplier agreements.
• Interpret and explain solicitation and contract requirements for government contractors.
• Review and negotiate vendor and supplier agreements for software, hardware, and services.
• Support Defense verticals' international growth by analyzing foreign government bid and contract requirements.
• Develop and assist in the implementation of scalable legal operations processes.
• Lead compliance activities, reporting requirements, and internal investigations.
• Assist in drafting company policies and prepare employee government contracts and compliance training.
• Manage other duties as part of a legal team in a high growth start-up.

Required qualifications

• Experience with a diverse range of U.S. Government contract types (e.g., FFP, T&M, CPFF) and contract vehicles.
• In depth knowledge and practical experience advising clients on government procurement laws and processes, including FAR and DFARS.
• Experience supporting proposal development.
• Ability to guide the company through compliance with regulations including export control (EAR, ITAR) and handling CUI.
• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in one state bar.
• 5+ years' of experience with the described activities.
• Ability to travel.

Nice to have

• Experience with some combination of law firm, in-house, and/or Department of War work
• Experience with international defense contracts, particularly in the UK or APAC

Benefits

• Base salary
• Equity (options and/or restricted stock units)
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage
• 401k retirement benefits with employer match
• Learning and wellness stipends
• Paid time off

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must hold or be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

About the company

Applied Intuition, Inc. is a Silicon Valley company creating digital infrastructure for physical AI. It services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries.