Associate General Counsel, Government Contracts

Associate General Counsel, Government ContractsAbout the CompanyLeading global consulting & technology firmIndustry Management ConsultingType Privately Held, Private Equity-backedAbout the RoleThe Company is seeking an Associate General Counsel with a focus on government contracts to join its in-house legal team. The successful candidate will be a key advisor to business leaders in the federal markets, particularly in the National Security sector, providing strategic guidance on complex procurement matters and ensuring regulatory compliance. This role involves meaningful engagement with senior leadership and the opportunity to support sophisticated programs across defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies. Responsibilities include advising on federal procurement law, supporting the full contract lifecycle, and partnering with senior market leadership to address transactional and regulatory issues.Applicants must have a minimum of 8 years' of government contracts legal expertise, with a preference for those who have experience in both private practice, ideally at an AmLaw 200 firm, and in-house. The role requires a deep understanding of federal procurement law, including FAR, DFARS, and related statutes, as well as experience in pre-award strategy, and prime and subcontract negotiations. Familiarity with information security frameworks such as FISMA, DFARS cybersecurity requirements, or NIST standards is ideal. The candidate should be adept at partnering with business leaders in a fast-paced federal contracting environment and must hold an active Top-Secret clearance. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional to join a sophisticated and collaborative team, working on high-impact matters that support national security and other critical government missions.Travel Percent Less than 10%FunctionsLegal