Associate General Counsel, Technology

LMI•Tysons, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

LMI is seeking a business-minded, technology-focused government contracts attorney to join its Law Department. The Associate General Counsel, Technology will serve as the primary legal advisor to the Chief Technology Officer organization and will report directly to LMI’s General Counsel. The position works closely with technology and business leaders on product development, commercialization, and strategic transactions, providing practical legal advice that supports growth and federal clients’ missions. This role advises on legal and compliance issues across the technology lifecycle, including intellectual property, government data and software rights, cybersecurity, privacy, supply chain, pricing, federal acquisition requirements, and commercial and government technology agreements. It also supports M&A transactions, investigations, disputes, litigation, and other legal matters as assigned. The position is full-time and primarily on-site in Tysons, Virginia; hybrid or fully remote arrangements may be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.

Requirements

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
Membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar or the District of Columbia, with eligibility to practice as in-house counsel in Virginia.
At least seven years of relevant law firm or in-house experience.
Experience advising on and negotiating commercial and government contracts, including agreements with technology partners and federal customers.
Ability to independently draft and negotiate technology and intellectual property agreements and assess contractual risk.
Experience advising on technology product development and commercialization, including software licensing, SaaS, or hardware, and experience addressing intellectual property or data rights in government contracting.
Strong understanding of federal contracting laws and regulations, including the FAR and DFARS.
Working knowledge of cybersecurity requirements relevant to federal technology offerings, such as FedRAMP and CMMC, and ability to partner with technical specialists on implementation.
Excellent judgment, writing, and communication skills, including the ability to explain complex issues clearly and build trusted relationships with technical and business leaders.
Ability to manage multiple priorities independently, exercise sound judgment on escalation, and deliver timely, practical advice in a changing business environment.
U.S. citizenship and ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning, cloud computing, cybersecurity, sensors, or autonomy.
Prior experience supporting a fast-paced, growth-oriented technology business or product organization.
An active Secret or Top Secret security clearance.
Experience in ethics, compliance, governance, or privacy.
Experience supporting technology or intellectual property due diligence and integration in M&A transactions.

Responsibilities

Partner with the General Counsel and CTO to develop legal strategies supporting business needs, technology investment, and commercialization.
Advise senior leadership on legal and compliance risks and practical ways to achieve business objectives.
Work with product, engineering, sales, and contracts teams throughout the technology lifecycle, from development and launch through customer contracting and delivery.
Advise on intellectual property ownership, protection, and licensing, including government rights in technical data and software, rights assertions, and restrictive markings under the FAR and DFARS.
Advise on legal requirements affecting technology offerings, including privacy, cybersecurity, supply chain, and pricing, and partner with technical and compliance teams on requirements such as FedRAMP and CMMC.
Draft and negotiate commercial and government technology agreements, including SaaS, software and hardware licenses, development agreements, nondisclosure agreements, and channel partner and reseller arrangements.
Advise on intellectual property rights, warranties, indemnification, and allocation of liability in agreements.
Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting federal procurement of emerging technology and translate them into guidance, policies, and contracting practices.
Develop agreement templates, negotiation playbooks, and training to support efficient work while managing legal risk and protecting LMI technology.
Advise on federal customer acquisition and licensing requirements, commercial product and service contracting, subcontracting and flow-down obligations, and organizational conflicts of interest affecting technology opportunities.
Support M&A transactions by leading technology and intellectual property due diligence, advising on transaction terms and risks, and partnering on integration planning and execution.
Conduct internal investigations and support disputes, litigation, and other legal matters as assigned by the General Counsel; coordinate with outside counsel as needed.