General Counsel

Dynamic Aviation•Bridgewater, VA

About The Position

At Dynamic Aviation, we solve unique challenges for our customers with innovative aviation solutions. Our focus is on operations that serve, protect, and enhance the lives of families and communities worldwide. Whether modifying aircraft to help protect our service members overseas, performing geographical mapping for scientific research, or working to suppress large wildfires on the West Coast, we serve with integrity and excellence. Position Summary Dynamic Aviation is seeking an experienced and strategic General Counsel to lead the company’s legal, compliance, and contracts functions across domestic and international operations, with significant exposure to U.S. Government contracting and regulated programs. Reporting directly to the President this role serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, supporting growth initiatives while ensuring legal, regulatory, and contractual compliance. The General Counsel will play a critical role in corporate governance, government contracts oversight, risk management, and dispute resolution, while fostering a strong culture of ethics, compliance, and accountability across the organization.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Active membership in good standing with a U.S. state bar (or ability to obtain)
10–15 years of progressive legal experience (to include US and international), including 5+ years in a senior in-house counsel role
Demonstrated experience supporting government contractors or highly regulated environments
Strong working knowledge of government contracts law, compliance frameworks, and regulatory risk
Proven expertise in corporate governance, contracts, compliance, and risk management
Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
Ability to balance legal risk with operational and commercial objectives
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required
Ability to work effectively with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
Ability to obtain or maintain a security clearance, if required

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting DoD, federal civilian agencies, or aviation-related government programs
Familiarity with audits, investigations, and compliance monitoring in government contracting environments
Experience supporting international operations or cross-border contracting
Background in engineering, aviation, infrastructure, or technically complex industries

Responsibilities

Serve as chief legal advisor to the CEO, President, and senior leadership on legal risk, regulatory exposure, and strategic business initiatives
Provide practical, business-oriented legal counsel in support of government, commercial, and international operations
Partner with leadership to align legal strategy with operational and growth objectives
Provide legal oversight and guidance related to U.S. Government contracts, including compliance with FAR, DFARS, ITAR/EAR
Advise on bid protests, contract disputes, terminations, claims, audits, and investigations
Support internal teams on issues related to cost allowability, ethics, mandatory disclosures, audits, and compliance reviews
Serve as legal liaison with government agencies, contracting officers, inspectors general, and regulators, as appropriate
Lead the company’s corporate governance framework, including policies, internal controls, and decision-making processes
Maintain core governance documentation and support executive- and board-level processes, where applicable
Oversee corporate disclosures, certifications, and regulatory filings, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Ensure governance practices align with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards
Lead and direct the Corporate Contracts department and team members
Draft, review, negotiate, and manage complex agreements, including government contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, MSAs, SOWs, EPC/design-build contracts, and vendor agreements
Advise on contract risk allocation, indemnification, limitations of liability, and dispute resolution strategies
Act as an authorized agent of the company in significant contractual and commercial transactions
Identify legal and regulatory risks and develop mitigation strategies aligned with business objectives
Oversee dispute resolution, claims, subpoenas, investigations, and litigation strategy
Manage outside counsel and legal budgets to ensure efficient, cost-effective support
Support insurance strategy, crisis response, and enterprise risk initiatives
Develop and deliver internal legal, ethics, and compliance training programs
Foster a proactive culture of compliance, transparency, and accountability
Collaborate cross-functionally with program teams, contracts, finance, HR, and operations
Other duties as assigned