Government Contracts Counsel

AECON • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

Aecon is seeking a Government Contracts Counsel to join their Federal Government Business Unit. This role reports to the General Counsel, Public Company & Corporate Secretary and will be responsible for defining, developing, and implementing risk programs and driving improvements. The counsel will support all Aecon business sectors (Nuclear, Industrial, Utilities, Civil and Urban Transportation Solutions) pursuing business with the United States Government at the prime and sub-prime levels, including agencies like the Department of Energy (DoE) and the Department of War (DoW).

Requirements

• J.D. Degree from accredited law school; member in good standing of a bar of the U.S.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of government contracts experience in the federal government, a large law firm, and/or in-house experience at a construction or defense contractor
• Must be able to clearly and effectively communicate with all levels of management and Government agency personnel, including Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), DoE, and DoW
• Experience working U.S. Government or Defense contracts administration under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and/or Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and/ or other related government regulations, as well as those requirements unique to contracting with the U.S. Government and regulatory compliance
• Experience in proposal development, negotiations, contract performance and dispute resolution in connection with Government contracts within the construction industry
• Experience in business development, contracting and regulatory compliance matters, including ITAR, EAR, FCPA, CFR, cybersecurity, mandatory disclosures, suspension and debarment, and prime-sub negotiations and disputes
• Experience with monitoring government contract obligations, flow-down clauses, reporting requirements and performance milestones
• Experience working Sole Source Proposals, subject to the Truthful Cost or Pricing Data Act (commonly known as the TINA).
• Must possess sound judgment, an ability to prioritize, and be capable of working successfully in a dynamic team environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and critical thinking acumen
• Professionalism and excellent judgment concerning confidential matters
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, documentation skills, high attention to detail and ability to generate high quality deliverables
• Strong interpersonal skills to build and manage key relationships with various internal and external stakeholders
• U.S. citizenship is required

Nice To Haves

• Willingness to travel within the United States

Responsibilities

• Monitor relevant laws and regulations to support contract acquisition and compliant execution by providing guidance and counsel to business leaders related to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Department of Energy Acquisition Regulations (DEAR) and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and emerging changes across the federal government contracting lifecycle
• Conduct legal research on government contracting issues and prepare summaries and recommendations
• Collaborate with the company’s compliance team to create and implement ethical compliance policies and procedures in the U.S.
• Liaise with and escalate matters to outside counsel as needed
• Manage outside counsel effectively, including defining clear scopes and setting timelines, the capacity to negotiate rates and ongoing tracking of firm performance against expectations
• Prepare reports for stakeholders and senior leadership

Benefits

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Investing in your development through Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.
• Creating work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas.
• Meaningful initiatives and training, partnerships with Veteran groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior