Legal Counsel - US Government Contracts (Maritime)
Core
Provide legal counsel at the intersection of government contracts law and corporate transactions for a major multi-billion dollar shipyard program.
Role type
Senior in-house legal counsel (government contracts & corporate transactions)
Builds
New company structure, government contracting relationships, and large-scale financing/real estate transactions for the Maritime Division
Domain
Defense technology / Maritime shipbuilding
Required skills
Government contracts law (FAR/DFARS), Corporate formation and governance, Financing and credit documentation, Entity structure, Complex agreement negotiation, Project management
Preferred skills
Shipbuilder in-house experience, Maritime/Jones Act knowledge, Complex financing transactions, Entrepreneurial mindset
Technologies
FAR Part 12, FAR Part 15, CLIN structures, UCAs
Responsibilities
Execute complex government contracts, Manage compliance and risk across contract structures, Support corporate formation and governance, Negotiate IP license and intercompany agreements, Coordinate financing transactions, Serve as key legal advisor on strategic Maritime transactions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC