Legal Counsel, Subcontracts and Supply Chain

The role

This person will own subcontracting by drafting and negotiating supplier and manufacturer agreements. They will ensure FAR/DFARS flow-down terms and commercial terms are properly incorporated. The role partners with Supply Chain and Program Management to manage contractual obligations and risk.

What you will do

• Draft, review, negotiate, and administer supplier and vendor-facing agreements.
• Review prime contracts and program agreements to identify and map FAR/DFARS/OTA flowdown requirements.
• Negotiate scope, pricing, IP, data rights, indemnities, liability, insurance, and termination terms.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Program Management, Engineering, Finance, and Business Development.
• Partner with the Export Compliance Officer on ITAR/EAR, sanctions, customs, and sourcing restrictions.
• Develop and maintain supplier-facing representations and certifications.
• Build and improve playbooks, templates, clause libraries, and self-service tools.
• Support supplier disputes, performance issues, claims, and corrective actions.
• Brief the Head of Legal and company leadership on material risks and negotiation positions.
• Establish, refine, and scale subcontracting legal processes and standard operating procedures.

Required qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience with a strong transactional focus on subcontracts, procurement, supply chain, commercial contracts, or government contracts
• Direct, hands-on experience analyzing and implementing FAR/DFARS flowdowns, representations and certifications, and other government-contracting compliance requirements
• Demonstrated ability to manage a high volume of agreements, prioritize competing demands, and drive transactions to timely closure
• Experience working with or supporting a defense manufacturer, government contractor, aerospace company, prime contractor, or Tier 1/Tier 2 subcontractor
• Sound judgment and the ability to provide concise, actionable recommendations to stakeholders and company leadership
• Ability to operate independently, take ownership of matters, and demonstrate initiative in a fast-moving, ambiguous, growth-stage environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Generous PTO policy
• Comprehensive medical coverage (80% company-paid for employee + dependents)
• Vision & dental (100% company-paid)
• Short and long-term disability coverage (100% company-paid)
• Generous 401(k) retirement plan
• Company-paid life insurance
• Great teammates and well stocked snacks
• Relocation support for the right candidates

About the company

Kraken Kinetics designs and manufactures advanced kinetic solutions for the United States Armed Forces and its allies. They specialize in mission-tailored warheads and firing systems for unmanned and autonomous weapon platforms.