General Attorney- On-Site Bohemia, NY

Dayton T. Brown, Inc.•Town of Islip, NY

7d•$175 - $250•Onsite

About The Position

Dayton T. Brown, Inc. is seeking a business-minded attorney to partner with leadership and provide practical legal guidance across its Testing & Engineering, Technical Services, and Mission Systems divisions. The attorney will support business decisions and growth through negotiation, risk mitigation, counseling, and analysis, and will report directly to the President while working alongside the General Counsel. The role offers a potential path to General Counsel and broader corporate leadership, including the possibility of eventually leading Human Resources, Contracts, Security, and Compliance. Advancement depends on performance, judgment, and leadership development. The position is based on-site in Bohemia, Long Island, New York.

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.
Strong communication skills, sound judgment, initiative, adaptability, follow-through, and ability to balance risk management with business needs.
Ability and willingness to perform hands-on legal work independently.

Nice To Haves

Experience with or exposure to ITAR.
Experience with or exposure to FAR/DFARS.
Experience with or exposure to OSHA.
Experience with or exposure to New York environmental regulations.
Experience with or exposure to commercial insurance.
Experience with or exposure to New York or federal employment law.

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 issues, investigations, and other sensitive personnel matters.
Advise management on business decisions and provide practical guidance on employment law, regulatory compliance, and corporate risk.
Support proposal teams and division leaders by evaluating terms, resolving legal issues, and supporting new-business opportunities with government agencies and major aerospace companies.
Collaborate with Compliance, Security, Procurement, Accounting, and Sales on company initiatives and risk matters.
Handle day-to-day legal drafting, review, and follow-up.
Review, draft, and negotiate commercial and government-related agreements, including NDAs, teaming agreements, and subcontracts.
Provide timely contract support to Sales and guidance to HR on sensitive employee matters.
Develop the knowledge and leadership capability to potentially assume broader responsibility for HR and other corporate functions.