In-House Counsel - Associate to Mid-Level Attorney, Government Contracts

Strategic Communications•Louisville, KY

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Strategic Communications is seeking an associate to mid-level government contracts attorney to join our growing and dynamic team. Candidate must have strong analytical and writing skills and should have at least 2 years’ experience (preferably in a law firm setting) with bid protests, acquisition regulation (including FAR and DFARS) compliance, federal and state subcontracting, related dispute and flow-down/compliance issues; multiple award contracts, and small business procurement.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (or eligibility to obtain licensure)
2+ years of relevant legal experience in reviewing, negotiating, and complying with government contracts
Working knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and basic government procurement principles
Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced business environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with DoD contracting
Exposure to compliance programs, audits, or investigations

Responsibilities

Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating government contracts, subcontracts, and amendments
Support compliance with applicable regulations, including FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific requirements
Monitor contract obligations, flow-down clauses, reporting requirements, and performance milestones
Assist with proposal reviews, bid submissions, responses to government inquiries, and audit support
Conduct legal research on government contracting issues and prepare summaries and recommendations
Perform general legal document review across the company, including policies, statements of work, licensing terms, and internal agreements
Assist with maintaining and improving contract templates and clause libraries
Support internal legal processes, contract management systems, and document retention practices
Coordinate with internal stakeholders (sales, finance, operations, HR, and compliance) to address legal needs
Liaise with and escalate matters to outside counsel as needed
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including partnership agreements, vendor agreements, and customer contracts
Draft, review, and manage non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), teaming agreements, and memoranda of understanding (MOUs)
Support negotiations with commercial partners to align legal terms with business objectives
Conduct research on relevant laws and regulations to support business activities.
Analyze complex legal issues and present options for resolution.