Legal Counsel - Government Contracts

Hermeus • Washington, DC

108d • $133,875 - $215,625

About The Position

Hermeus is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide comprehensive legal support across the full spectrum of government contracts matters, focusing on customer-facing government contracts, subcontracts, and software agreements. You’ll work cross-functionally to structure, negotiate, and execute sophisticated agreements, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and alignment with business objectives. This is a high-impact, hands-on role in a fast-paced, mission-driven aerospace environment.

Requirements

• JD degree with admission to practice law in a U.S. state bar in good standing.
• 7 years of relevant post-law school experience.
• 5+ years experience in a legal and/or contracts role at a private company, law firm, or government agency.
• Subject matter expertise in government contracts and subcontracts.
• Subject matter expertise in software licensing agreements.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Good judgment and ability to balance risk and productivity in a startup environment.
• Comfortable with and responsive to rapid developments and changes in direction; willing to learn new technology, products, and substantive legal areas to support multiple roles within the legal department.
• Resourceful, creative, and eager to take ownership of complex matters.
• Ability to be extremely responsive to internal clients.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of time.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with aerospace industry and its unique legal challenges.
• Ability to forge relationships quickly, and earn the confidence of business stakeholders.
• Diligent, proactive, and able to manage multiple competing priorities with excellent time management.
• Willingness to work evenings/weekends to support critical mission milestones.
• Familiarity with export controls and U.S. government security clearance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Structure and negotiate contracts with government agencies, prime contractors, and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with the FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific requirements.
• Collaborate with business development, engineering, finance, supply chain, and policy teams to develop and implement government contracting strategies.
• Review proposals and deliverables in advance of submission to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Advise on risk allocation, regulatory and compliance obligations, and contract performance.
• Advise on data rights matters.
• Structure, negotiate, and finalize technology transactions, including software licensing, SaaS, and more.
• Manage AI provisions, open source compliance, and software supply chain legal issues.
• Ensure compliance with ITAR, EAR, cybersecurity, and other government regulations.
• Advise on export control and U.S. export compliance status.
• Draft and enforce policies to ensure compliance with government contract requirements.
• Support government audits and compliance reviews.
• Handle Non-Disclosure Agreements and Professional Services Agreements related to government or subcontractor engagements.
• File documents in company repository.
• Help establish policies and procedures.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health care
• 401k & retirement plans
• Unlimited PTO
• Weekly paid office lunches
• Fully stocked breakrooms
• Stock options
• Paid Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees