ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL
Company: Leidos
Location: Herndon
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
Leidos Corporate Legal Department 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 split your time between
Sectors, leveraging your experience 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. The position will report to
the SVP General Counsel, Digital Modernization Sector and the SVP
General Counsel, National Security Sector and work closely with
various members of the legal, contracts, ethics and compliance,
procurement, internal audit, and finance departments, as well as
various line organization functions and personnel.
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This is a hybrid position with in-office time at least three days a
week in Reston, VA.Primary 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.Basic Qualifications:
- 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 with 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.Key Attributes for Success in this Role:
- Demonstrated skills in client relationships and ability to
communicate effectively with senior management.
- Ability to demonstrate superior legal and analytical expertise
and business-oriented approach to problem solving.
- Excellent judgment and initiative in selecting the most
effective solutions.
- Effective at communicating legal considerations and risks as
they relate to potential courses of action in a business
context.
- Ability to manage, handle and balance a high volume of matters,
and prioritize assignments to meet deadlines in a fast-paced
environment.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and a commitment to
professionalism, integrity and collegiality.
- Flexibility and willingness to work on a broad range of legal
matters.
- Self-motivated and ability to complete matters without
extensive supervision.
- Highly responsive and organized.
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