Legal Counsel, Federal & Procurement

Essential Job Functions

• Direct the identification, development and implementation of the entire range of federal contract/subcontract formation, negotiation and administration of policies & processes in accordance with U.S. federal customer requirements, federal laws/regulations and corporate objectives.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of agreements, amendments, and other legal documents, including bid protests, construction contracts/subcontracts, federal grants, Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs), licensing agreements, service agreements, novations, non-disclosure agreements and teaming agreements to meet business and legal requirements.
• Collaborate with Federal Accounts group to analyze and mitigate business, regulatory and legal risk in federal contracts and throughout performance.
• Advise a team of federal contracting professionals in the administration of simple to highly complex contracts and agreements of strategic importance to the corporation.
• Drive the management of contract documentation flow, approvals, reporting and archiving consistent with internal processes.
• Prepare and conduct training on federal ethics, federal contracting risks, and company policies related to government procurement regulations.
• Develop creative and compliant solutions to resolve complicated business challenges and customer disputes.
• Educate and guide business partners with regard to key cybersecurity, competition, data privacy, and significant regulatory considerations.
• Negotiate with key customers, partners, suppliers, vendors, and government agencies.
• Develop contract policies and procedures to ensure achievement of corporate directives.
• Provide ongoing counseling regarding (and efficient implementation of) various corporate policies, initiatives, and/or programs.
• Cooperate across corporate business units and departments and throughout a sizeable group of affiliated companies to achieve optimal results while minimizing risk.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Critical Competencies

• Proven ability to independently lead and execute all facets of challenging engagements with highest integrity and ethics – from preliminary/conceptual advice, through structuring, negotiating, drafting, closing, and any subsequent conflict resolution.
• Highly polished and effective risk identification, negotiation, communication, listening and drafting skills, including those suitable for interaction with senior managers and executive leadership within a global and matrixed organization and with senior management of key customers.
• Expertise with federal procurement law and regulations, including False Claims Act, small/disadvantaged businesses, Procurement Integrity Act, federal ethics restrictions, cybersecurity requirements, and supply chain restrictions (e.g., Trade Agreements Act).
• Experience with federal grants and OTAs preferred.
• Broad and deep knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs), agency supplements, and federal contract vehicles, e.g., IDIQ, GSA or VA FSS, BPAs, and OTAs.
• Ability to guide a team of federal contacting professionals.
• Experience in U.S. healthcare legal and regulatory environment preferred, including anti-kickback laws.
• Demonstrated skill in working collaboratively with multiple teams simultaneously, some of whom may be located outside of the U.S.
• Proven ability to identify, initiate and follow-through on appropriate actions and follow-up.
• Innovation in design and delivery of legal strategies and solutions to support evolving business objectives.
• Experience with monitoring and improving processes through ongoing optimization efforts, technology enhancements, and business partner feedback.
• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally (less than 10%).

Qualifications

• U.S. law degree (J.D.) required.
• 8-10 years of experience, a significant portion of which should include federal government procurement law, in either a law firm, corporate legal department, and/or federal agency.
• Experience with DoD and/or VA contracts preferred.
• Experience in the negotiation and resolution of various types of contractual risks and disputes associated with U.S. federal contracts.
• Experience in addressing supply chain risks and negotiating procurement agreements.
• Excellent business acumen, analytical and problem-solving skills, and proven negotiation skills.
• Excellent executive level communication, presentation, teambuilding, and leadership skills.
• Strong skills in collaboration, working within cross-functional teams & change management.
• Ability to perform in a complex cross-functional business environment.