Government Contracts Employment Attorney

Credence•McLean, VA

About The Position

Join a team where innovation meets mission. Our AI, cloud, cyber, and modernization solutions save agencies thousands of hours, safeguard national security, and strengthen health and humanitarian missions worldwide. With 1,700+ team members, 1,500+ AI/data experts, and 100+ prime contracts, we deliver at scale and with purpose. We’ve been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post for six straight years and named to the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies 13 of the past 14 years. Credence is a welcoming home for those looking to grow and contribute to positive change. We encourage all employees to expand beyond their boundaries, dive into important world-changing Federal challenges. Credence has an immediate opening for a highly motivated, with proven results Government Contracts Employment Attorney who has proven proposal management and writing expertise in support of IT solution-based proposals within the Federal sector.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Member must be in good standing with the State Bar in VA or DC.
Minimum of 10 years of relevant legal experience, with a strong focus on employment and labor related matters
Must have a minimum of 5 years in advising federal government contractor clients.
Significant experience handling employment litigation and administrative agency matters.
In-depth knowledge of federal and state employment and labor laws and regulations.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and judgment skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to provide clear and practical legal advice to non-lawyers.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day legal counsel on a wide range of employment-related matters, including hiring, discipline, performance management, accommodations, leave issues, terminations, separations, agency audits, unions, SCA, and international employment.
Manage and oversee employment litigation, including strategy development, case management, coordination with outside counsel, and reporting to leadership.
Represent Credence and our interests to opposing counsel.
Draft, review, and update employment-related policies, procedures, handbooks, and training materials
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify and mitigate risks and promote best practices in employment law compliance.
Conduct or support internal training on employment law topics for HR, management, and staff.
Assist Contracts and Legal staff with government and commercial contracts, including:
Ensuring compliance with applicable federal regulations, FAR/DFARS guidelines, company policies, and contractual obligations. Monitor potential risks related to contract terms and conditions and proactively implement mitigation strategies.
Leading and/or providing guidance on negotiations with customers and partners.
Drafting and reviewing terms and conditions; communicating contract requirements to operations teams; managing contract changes.
Negotiating nondisclosure, teaming, consulting, subcontract, and license agreements.
Analyzes RFPs, solicitations, and contracts terms and conditions as required.