Director, Corporate Attorney

Vantor•Herndon, VA

14d•$164,000 - $300,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world. To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee. Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Please review the job details below. Vantor is seeking a Director, Corporate Attorney to join our Legal team as a strategic partner to the business. This role will lead complex, high-impact legal initiatives with a strong emphasis on software licensing, SaaS and technology transactions, and U.S. federal government contracting. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in commercial software contracting and federal procurement, including FAR/DFARS compliance. You are pragmatic, solutions-oriented, and comfortable balancing risk with business velocity in a high-growth, technology-driven environment. This role will serve as a key advisor to executive leadership, Sales, Product, Engineering, and Government Programs teams, helping structure scalable contracting frameworks that support enterprise and government customers. This position can be in Westminster, CO or Herndon, VA, and requires three days of in-office work per week and hybrid for the other two days

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Active bar membership and in good standing in Colorado or Virginia (or eligible for admission).
8+ years of relevant legal experience, including substantial experience in: Software licensing and technology transactions and Federal government contracting (FAR/DFARS)
Demonstrated experience negotiating complex enterprise or public sector agreements.
Must be a U.S. citizen (due to government contracting requirements).

Nice To Haves

Significant experience negotiating SaaS, enterprise software, and IP licensing agreements.
Deep familiarity with FAR/DFARS clauses impacting commercial software companies.
Experience advising on data rights (including SBIR/STTR rights), export controls, and cybersecurity compliance frameworks.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
Experience implementing AI-enabled contracting tools or leading legal operations initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to manage a high-volume, diverse portfolio of matters under tight deadlines.
Strong executive presence and ability to influence senior stakeholders.
Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

Software Licensing & Technology Transactions Draft, review, and negotiate complex software and technology agreements, including SaaS agreements, subscription agreements, enterprise license agreements, platform licenses, API and product integration agreements.
Structure and negotiate intellectual property licensing terms, including data rights, derivative works, and commercialization rights.
Develop and maintain standardized contract templates, fallback positions, and negotiation playbooks to increase scalability and consistency.
Partner with Product and Engineering to align licensing models with product strategy and commercialization objectives.
Federal Government Contracting Review, draft, and negotiate U.S. Government prime contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, NDAs, and related procurement documents.
Advise on compliance with FAR, DFARS, agency supplements, and other applicable federal regulations.
Counsel internal stakeholders on government-specific requirements, including: Data rights and technical data assertions Flow-down clauses Security and information handling requirements Small business subcontracting plans Bid protests and contract claims (as needed)
Support proposal review and risk assessment for government solicitations.
Partner with Contracts and Compliance teams to strengthen internal government contracting processes and controls.
Commercial Contracting & Strategic Advisory Review and negotiate complex enterprise customer and channel/distributor agreements.
Support Sales and Business Development in structuring scalable commercial and public sector deals while appropriately balancing risk.
Advise on pricing structures, indemnification, limitation of liability, warranty frameworks, and compliance obligations.
Manage disputes and contract-related escalations in alignment with company policies and risk tolerance.
Provide practical, business-focused legal guidance to cross-functional teams, including Finance, Sales, Product, Marketing, IT, and Communications.
Legal Operations & Process Improvement Support implementation of AI-enabled contracting tools and workflow optimization initiatives.
Improve contracting efficiency through automation, knowledge management, and process standardization.
Contribute to the development of internal training materials related to software licensing and government contracting compliance.

Benefits

Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life.
You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers
Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.

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