General Attorney- On-Site Bohemia, NY

Dayton T. Brown•Bohemia, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Dayton T. Brown, Inc. is seeking a business-minded attorney to partner with company leadership and provide practical legal guidance across its Testing & Engineering, Technical Services, and Mission Systems divisions. The role involves applying negotiation, risk mitigation, counseling, and analytical skills in a diverse, technical, and fast-paced business environment. The attorney will collaborate with division leaders and report directly to the President, while working alongside the General Counsel and potentially growing into that role over time. The position offers the possibility of broader corporate leadership, potentially including responsibility for Human Resources, Contracts, Security, and Compliance. Growth into these responsibilities will depend on performance, judgment, and leadership development. The attorney will handle day-to-day legal drafting, review, and follow-up, and support business operations without relying on a large legal team. This is an on-site position in Bohemia, Long Island, New York. Dayton T. Brown, Inc. offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The company is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and people with disabilities.

Requirements

Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
Active admission to the New York Bar.
At least 7 years of relevant legal experience in a corporate, law firm, or government setting.
Strong contract drafting and negotiation experience.
Experience advising on employment-related matters.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.
Strong work ethic, independent judgment, and ability to work effectively with a team.
Ability to translate legal advice into clear, practical recommendations.
Strong communication skills, sound judgment, responsiveness, initiative, adaptability, and follow-through.

Nice To Haves

Experience with or exposure to ITAR, FAR/DFARS, OSHA, New York environmental regulations, commercial insurance, or New York or federal employment law.
Interest in growing beyond legal counsel into broader business leadership, including future Human Resources leadership.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with and learn from the General Counsel, with the opportunity to grow into the role over time.
Work with Human Resources on policy development, handbook updates, employment law compliance, employee relations, performance matters, investigations, and sensitive personnel issues.
Advise management on business decisions and future plans, providing practical guidance on employment law, regulatory compliance, and corporate risk.
Support proposal teams and division leaders in evaluating terms, resolving legal issues, and pursuing new business opportunities with government agencies and major aerospace companies.
Collaborate with Compliance, Security, Procurement, Accounting, and Sales on company initiatives and risk management.
Handle day-to-day legal drafting, review, and follow-up.
Review, draft, and negotiate commercial and government-related agreements, including non-disclosure agreements, teaming agreements, and subcontracts.
Develop the knowledge and leadership capability to potentially assume responsibility for Human Resources over time.