Assistant General Counsel

3 weeks ago

Reston, Virginia, United States Leidos Full time
Job Description

Leidos is seeking an experienced Attorney to serve as Assistant General Counsel to our Digital Modernization and National Security Sectors in our Reston, VA headquarters. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in government and commercial contracting matters to advise on contract formation and performance issues, manage and handle bid protests and other disputes, and support litigation and investigations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Advise on all aspects of government and commercial contract formation and performance.
  • Draft, negotiate, and interpret contracts with customers, partners, and vendors, including master service agreements, non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, subcontract agreements, software license agreements, and business associate agreements.
  • Handle, oversee, and manage bid protests, claims, other disputes, including outside counsel as necessary.
  • Support litigation and internal investigation matters.
  • Interact with other attorneys and internal clients on various legal counseling activities.
  • Proactively anticipate and respond to requests for legal advice from business management.
  • Provide internal briefings and conduct training on legal topics relevant to the business.
Requirements
  • A Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and a member in good standing of a US state bar and 12+ years of relevant experience.
  • At least 8 years of relevant legal experience -- in-house, at a top-tier law firm and/or in government service.
  • Strong background in government contracting, handling bid protests, contractual disputes, claims, and litigation, and advising on compliance with contractual requirements.
  • Experience with commercial contracting, negotiating agreements, and handling disputes and litigation.
  • Ability to work under pressure and prioritize and manage workload, manage simultaneous tasks, and meet deadlines in a changing, fast-paced environment.
  • Sound business judgment, exceptional communications and interpersonal skills, and strategic thinking, as well as superior time-management and organizational skills.
  • Superior written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to work well in a collegial, team-oriented environment, and develop comprehensive solutions to challenging issues.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior experience at a government contractor or in a government contracts private practice group.
  • Member of the Virginia State Bar or eligible for admission as Virginia Corporate Counsel.
  • Active Top Secret clearance, or willingness to be nominated for a clearance.
What We Offer

Leidos offers a competitive salary range of $144,300.00 - $260,850.00 and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement savings, and paid time off.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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