Sr. Commercial Counsel

Motorola Solutions•McLean, VA

1d•$150,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Motorola Solutions is seeking an experienced Sr. Commercial Counsel to join D-Fend Solutions in Virginia. The role focuses on advising on business contracts with U.S. government customers, partners, and channels, and on compliance with ITAR, EAR, FAR, DFARS, and related regulations in globally operating, matrixed organizations. The position requires strong public-sector and defense-contracting knowledge and experience with applicable regulatory frameworks. The counsel will help advance business objectives while complying with applicable laws and regulations and managing unacceptable risks. This includes providing pragmatic, informed cost-benefit advice, supporting business and product development, prioritizing legal risks, and ensuring compliance with government and customer requirements. The position also involves developing and administering legal and compliance programs for sales-focused organizations. This is a pipeline role with no immediate opening; Motorola Solutions intends to build relationships with prospective candidates and may follow up with an exploratory conversation. Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment background check, which may include verification of education, employment history, criminal history, and security-clearance eligibility in accordance with applicable laws and government requirements. The role is based in Virginia, requires under 25% travel, and offers a target base salary range of $150,000–$180,000 USD. No relocation is provided.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
Admission to the bar of at least one state.
At least 5 years of legal experience.
Experience in public-sector and/or government contracting, regulatory compliance, or corporate law.
In-depth knowledge of ITAR, EAR, FAR, and DFARS, including defense procurement processes and export-control compliance.
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain the security clearance required by a government contract.
Excellent communication skills and ability to explain complex legal information clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
Successfully pass a pre-employment background check, which may include verification of education, employment history, criminal history, and security-clearance eligibility.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the defense, aerospace, or government information and communications technology sector.

Responsibilities

Ensure organizational compliance with ITAR, EAR, FAR, and DFARS, and advise internal stakeholders on export-control laws.
Draft, review, and negotiate government and commercial contracts and bid documents, including RFPs, RFIs, teaming agreements, statements of work, amendments, license agreements, distribution and reseller agreements, subcontracts, NDAs, and terms involving FAR or FAR-supplement clauses and procurement policies.
Conduct risk assessments for federal projects and manage compliance risks related to ITAR, EAR, FAR, and DFARS.
Establish, update, and implement corporate policies relating to ITAR, EAR, FAR, and DFARS compliance, and train staff on compliance policies and government-contracting procedures.
Work with legal, operations, and compliance teams, external counsel, and government agencies to align government projects with regulatory requirements.
Monitor changes in relevant laws and regulations and assess their potential impact on the organization.
Prepare and submit required reports to regulatory bodies and ensure contracts and agreements are documented and archived according to regulatory requirements.
Provide pragmatic legal counsel and informed cost-benefit analysis to support business objectives while complying with laws and managing risks.
Support business and product development by advising on legal risks and issues, prioritizing risks, and ensuring compliance with government and customer requirements.
Develop and administer legal and compliance programs for sales-focused organizations.