Assistant General Counsel Government Contracts

Assistant General Counsel, Government Contracts

Overview About Us Working across the globe, V2X brings innovation to every point in the mission lifecycle, from preparation to operations to sustainment. In the era of digital transformation, V2X achieves operational advantage with converged environments that integrate the physical and digital infrastructure's core to the modern mission. Aligned around a shared purpose, our people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

Responsibilities What You'll Do: The Assistant General Counsel, Government Contracts, will play a crucial role in managing the contractual legal affairs of the organization. Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, this role mitigates legal risks while providing strategic legal advice and support to our business throughout the world on all facets of government contracting (both domestic and international), as well as related compliance and regulatory issues. The primary responsibilities of this position are to: contribute value as a member of the Legal Department; provide effective legal advice, counsel and advocacy to V2X's business and functional areas; support V2X's strategic and tactical legal and compliance initiatives; and provide effective advice on legal considerations of V2X's business strategies and their implementation. The person chosen for this position will be required to provide daily advice and counsel on issues involving government contracts, general business, and domestic and international business transactions. The successful candidate must have the ability to identify critical legal issues, appropriately balance risk and business strategy, and convert legal recommendations to actionable advice for program and other personnel. He or she must be able to develop relationships with and influence internal and external stakeholders and will need to collaborate with peers and colleagues. The Assistant General Counsel must be nimble, advising on strategy at the highest level while also diving into the weeds, directly handling legal work when necessary. Your expertise in government contracts, contract drafting and negotiation, teaming agreements and licensing, and government contracts compliance will be instrumental to your success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serves as a lead strategic advisor for the Company's diverse business operations.
• Provides strategic legal counsel on complex regulatory and compliance matters, including government and commercial procurement.
• Supports and advises on all types of U.S. government, international, and commercial contractual topics such as: Bid and proposal advice, Contract changes (requests for equitable adjustments), Contract compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS), Government contract litigation protests and disputes, Subcontract negotiations, Teaming agreements, Organizational conflict of interest issues, Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs), Creation and implementation of firewall agreements, and Other business matters including program execution and performance.
• Works cross-functionally to identify and mitigate potential exposure and areas of liability or vulnerability, including conducting legal investigations relating to government contracts and resolving internal and external claims.
• Advises the company on best ways to operate in an international environment, including on local labor and registration requirements.
• Drafts and/or reviews the negotiation of business contracts, leases, and consulting agreements.
• Supports the organization in providing legal advisement, business risk analysis, and communications with regulatory bodies, as required.
• Contributes to the design of Company practices, policies, and oversight efforts in contract compliance.
• Implements standards for effective legal and contract strategy.
• Interprets and disseminates information on proposed or actual legislation and regulations, with emphasis on government contract law.
• Monitors industry regulations and trends to mitigate risks of litigation, and to identify opportunities for commercial differentiation.
• Manages litigation, legal claims, and disputes to protect the Company's interests and achieve cost-effective resolutions.
• Represents V2X in litigation and legal and quasi-judicial proceedings.
• Acts as an agent of organization in various transactions.
• Selects, evaluates, and manages relationships with outside legal counsel and expert advisors as needed, ensuring alignment with the Company's goals and budgetary constraints.
• Promotes and ensures ethical business practices and a customer (internal and external) oriented philosophy.
• Provides legal training to business leaders and professionals on government contracts topics.
• Performs other duties and assignments as required.

Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school. Member in good standing with a state bar association. Experience: Minimum of fifteen (15) years' of legal experience, with a preference for candidates who have gained experience in law firm and in-house roles with a practice area emphasis in government contracts. Broad legal experience with contracts and commercial and corporate transactions, as well as demonstrated familiarity with the FAR and DFARS. Proven experience with federal regulations, government contracts, commercial contracts, counseling and advice, litigation, corporate transactions, compliance programs, and international law. Experience with international operations, including how to do business in different foreign jurisdictions Other Requirements: United States citizenship. Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level. Domestic and international travel may be required. May work extended hours. Ability to access and perform work on U.S. military installations may be necessary.

Desired Qualifications: Experience: Experience handling privacy issues desired. Skills and Technology Used Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving: Possesses critical thinking skills to synthesize scenarios and diverse perspectives to problem solving. Innovative thinker with a passion for driving change, solution oriented, and methodologies to enhance operational effectiveness. Naturally inquisitive, curious in seeking out information for understanding and decision making. Must be able to quickly process fact patterns, draw a conclusion and take action. Superior intellectual abilities, including critical thinking, clear decision-making, and strong business acumen, coupled with the ability to anticipate issues and develop innovative solutions to legal problems and management issues. Demonstrated statistical and quantitative skills. Able to quickly analyze and integrate information from relevant and sometimes disparate sources. Business/Legal Acumen: Able to advise on strategy at the highest level while also diving into the weeds, directly handling legal work when necessary. Proven track record of successfully identifying and analyzing legal issues, drafting key documents, presenting clear recommendations, and ensuring legal compliance, risk mitigation, and implementation. Can approach legal issues from a business perspective, offering timely advice on emerging matters through a deep understanding of both the business and the broader impact of legal decisions on organizational success. Ability to maintain strict compliance with V2X policies and procedures relating to our Business Ethics and Code of Conduct, in addition to specific procurement regulations established by the federal government. Demonstrates the highest degree of safeguarding confidential, sensitive, business, and employee data. Perceives the legal function as an integral contributor to the success of the organization. Business Partner/Effective Communicator: Excellent communicator, both orally and in writing, including ability to facilitate effective collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and develop consensus and drive all organizations to achieve results. Has the ability to succinctly articulate ideas, perspectives, advice, and opinions. Interfaces comfortably and effectively with a wide range of team members to include executive leadership. Able to present complex information in an understandable and compelling manner. Effective negotiation skills to manage and optimize contractual entitlements that contribute towards financial targets. Someone who is adaptable, comfortable, and resilient in a dynamic environment with evolving priorities and business needs. Proven ability and desire to work effectively, delivering accurate results under tight deadlines, in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Able to manage multiple project tasks simultaneously. Strong project management skills, with the ability to carry ideas forward with confidence and discretion while working proactively, independently, and transparently. Well-organized with an attention to detail. Lead with Character/Collaboration and Teamwork/Influence: Strong professional independence and uncompromising professional ethics and integrity. Adept at building relationships across the enterprise through collaboration, teaming, consensus building, and interpersonal effectiveness. Able to develop, cultivate, and manage relationships with corporate business partners while driving excellence for all service. Build strong relationships with business units and their leaders across the enterprise, and develop a detailed understanding of their issues, challenges, and opportunities. Must quickly assimilate and establish themselves as a trusted partner to leadership. Persuasive and self-confident, with the personality skills to interact effectively with clients, external agencies, and executive leadership. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Demonstrates trust and respect for peers and others in the organization. An innate and consummate team player who leads by example. Global vision. Culturally sensitive. Ability to work with diverse cultures and teams. Software: Microsoft Office 365 suite, including SharePoint Proficient in the use of computer software programs such as Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel. Technology: Company computer, printer, copy machine and other general office equipment.

What We Bring At V2X we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings. The successful candidate's starting pay will be based on, but not limited to, their job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The following salary range is intended to display the value of the company's base pay compensation and may be modified at the discretion of the company. USD $ 230,000 - 280,000 Provided salary range minimum and maximum values correspond to variances between regional/geographic locations across the United States