US Legal Counsel

D-Fend Solutions•McLean, VA

About The Position

D-Fend Solutions, a Motorola Solutions company, is seeking an experienced attorney to join its team in Virginia. The role advises on business contracts with U.S. government customers, partners, and channels, and on ITAR, EAR, FAR, DFARS, and related regulatory requirements for globally operating matrixed organizations. The position requires strong knowledge of public-sector and defense contracting and the regulatory frameworks governing them. It is based at the US Office in McLean, Virginia, and reports to the VP Legal & General Counsel. The attorney will support the company’s business objectives while complying with applicable laws and regulations and avoiding unacceptable risks. This includes providing informed cost-benefit analysis, supporting business and product development with advice on legal risks and issues, prioritizing risks, and ensuring compliance with government and customer requirements. The successful candidate will take a pragmatic and flexible approach to recommending solutions and will have experience developing and administering legal and compliance programs for sales-focused organizations. Employment is contingent on successfully passing a 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 candidate must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain any security clearance required by government contracts.

Requirements

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

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, contract amendments, license agreements, distribution and reseller agreements, subcontracts, NDAs, and terms involving FAR or FAR-supplement clauses.
Ensure contract work complies with federal, state, and local 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 related to ITAR, EAR, FAR, and DFARS compliance.
Train staff on compliance policies and government contracting procedures.
Collaborate with legal, operations, and compliance teams, external counsel, and government agencies to ensure government projects meet 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 in accordance with regulatory requirements.
Advise the company on accomplishing business objectives while complying with applicable laws, managing risks, and providing informed cost-benefit analysis.
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.