Associate General Counsel, Policy
Core
Lead federal and state policy initiatives for a defense technology company, shaping the regulatory landscape for autonomous systems, AI, and government procurement.
Role type
Associate General Counsel - Policy (Strategy & Advocacy)
Builds
Policy campaigns, advocacy materials, and regulatory frameworks for defense technology and AI.
Domain
Defense technology, government procurement, AI regulation, cybersecurity, export controls.
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Federal defense policy expertise, government procurement law (FAR/DFARS), political acumen, cross-sector partnership building, complex issue analysis, high-quality writing and presentation.
Preferred skills
Defense/tech/government sector experience, AI/cybersecurity/export control familiarity, engineering/autonomous systems knowledge, media engagement.
Technologies
Lattice OS, CMMC, NIST 800-171, ITAR, EAR, OTAs, CSO authorities.
Responsibilities
Develop proactive advocacy positions on defense procurement reform and AI regulation; coordinate law firms and coalitions to execute policy campaigns; build relationships with policymakers and legislators; monitor and analyze proposed legislation affecting defense technology; provide legal analysis on emerging regulatory frameworks.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
