Senior Legal Counsel, Government Contracts

Overview

Insight Global, LLC is seeking a Government Contracts attorney with 5+ years of federal, state and local government contract experience, to assist our public sector division with a broad range of government contracting matters.

Specific Duties /

Job Responsibilities:

The successful candidate should have experience handling federal, state and local government contracts, including negotiating/drafting subcontracts and prime contracts, FAR/DFARS compliance, audits/investigations, government contracts supply chain, cyber and/or IP issues, and disputes/claims.

Responsibilities include:

• Advise and provide solutions to internal employees servicing public sector-based clients on issues relating to the pursuit and performance of federal, state and local government contracts, including with respect to federal procurement law and regulation, cost accounting standards, federal facility and personnel clearance matters, cybersecurity, and other compliance requirements for federal government contractors.
• Structure, review and negotiate government and commercial agreements including government subcontracts and vendor agreements, teaming agreements, and other federal practice-related business agreements as necessary.
• Provide advice to the internal business units and leadership, including implementing policies and procedures to minimize enterprise risk, particularly those associated with the government contracting practice.
• Proactively identify and resolve government contracting regulatory and compliance issues, including responding to government audits and investigations.
• Collaborate with various subject matter experts and other legal and non-legal specialists within the company to support matters impacting the business, including with respect to intellectual property, cybersecurity, talent, and ethics.
• Efficiently manage government contract disputes, inquiries and audits, including the proactive supervision of outside counsel.
• Support the public sector division’s contract function and compliance programs, including preparing and conducting training on government contracting and compliance topics.

Skills/

Qualifications:

The successful candidate must possess:

• Active member of a U.S. State or Commonwealth bar.
• 5+ years of experience as a practicing attorney, preferably supporting government contractors.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and strong research and analytical skills.
• Experience with federal contract types and contacting principles, laws, Executive Orders, regulations and procedures applicable to pre-award and post-award actions (including the FAR, DFARS, and GSA regulations).
• Business-focused and creative approach to problem solving and the ability to efficiently manage a substantial number of issues in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with delivery and implementation of technology (including software, SaaS, AI/ML, and other solutions) for government contractors is not required but a plus.
• Working knowledge of federal cybersecurity requirements, including NIST, FedRAMP, CMMC and federal supply chain compliance requirements is not required but a plus.
• Familiarity with the management of GSA offerings, compliance processes, price management and the financial reporting process is not required but a plus.

Other Qualifications/Attributes:

• Flexible, collaborative team player, with a willingness to take on a variety of diverse projects.
• Business acumen with a solution-oriented approach.
• Aptitude for learning and able to quickly understand trends in industry, new and innovative service offerings and business models.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Works well under pressure; adheres to deadlines.
• Ability to translate and effectively communicate legal requirements to non-legal business representatives.