Associate General Counsel

Persistent Systems

3d•$141,000 - $194,000•Remote

About The Position

Persistent Systems is growing. We are seeking an Associate General Counsel to join our team on a remote basis. There are two separate aspects to this position as implied by its title. The Associate General Counsel will primarily support the company’s legal, compliance, and contracting needs for public-sector (government) contracts. This individual will also provide general corporate legal support and may also be called upon to help with commercial (non-government) contracts.

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)
2–4 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
Strong attention to detail and sound judgment
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Business-minded approach to legal risk
Collaborative and service-oriented mindset
High level of professionalism and discretion

Nice To Haves

Experience with DoD contracting
Exposure to compliance programs, audits, or investigations
Familiarity with contract lifecycle management (CLM) systems

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 outside counsel
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