Associate General Counsel

PDW • Huntsville, AL

23d • Hybrid

About The Position

The ideal candidate will thrive working in an innovative and fast-paced work environment, solve problems at the speed of business, think critically, and deliver sound legal counsel to executives and project leads quickly. This role involves reviewing, supporting, and negotiating a variety of U.S. Government and foreign Government contracts, as well as drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements. The position also supports business development and product teams, provides counsel on intellectual property, and partners with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate legal risks. The Associate General Counsel will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on complex legal and regulatory issues and must stay ahead of evolving laws and regulations impacting the technology sector.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
• 5+ years of legal experience, including in-house counsel experience at a technology company, government agency or top law firm.
• U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency (Green Card holder), or individual granted asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in Government and commercial contracting, and acquisition, fiscal law, administrative law, investigations, and regulatory compliance, with an emphasis on Government contracting and acquisition law.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a practical, solutions-oriented approach.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative, and rapidly evolving environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Review, support and negotiate a variety of U.S. Government and foreign Government contracts in support of PDW’s mission.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements, including NDAs, vendor, reseller, partnership, and customer contracts.
• Support business development and product teams with asset acquisition structures and risk management strategies.
• Provide counsel on intellectual property protection, licensing, open-source software usage, and technology transfer.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (engineering, product, finance, HR, security) to identify and mitigate legal risks.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on complex legal and regulatory issues.
• Stay ahead of evolving laws and regulations impacting the technology sector, including AI, data security, and global trade.
• Possess the mental agility to pivot into new areas of practice when needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive BCBS medical, dental, and vision coverage; 80% sponsored by the company
• Safe Harbor 401(K) with company match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Competitive salary
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Flexible leave options
• On-site fitness center

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level