Vice President, Legal

SAIC•Reston, VA

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated Vice President, Legal to support the Office of the General Counsel. The role advises business and executive leaders across the organization on significant legal, regulatory, governance, reputational, and strategic matters, translating complex issues into practical business recommendations. It draws on corporate law and government-contract expertise to address risks, guide business and policy initiatives, and develop enterprise-wide strategies for emerging legal and business challenges. The Vice President provides legal oversight of significant litigation, investigations, disputes, regulatory inquiries, procurement and vendor relationships, and other matters involving material risk. The position also supports corporate legal strategy, enterprise risk management, government relationships, and the drafting and negotiation of a wide range of contracts. As a senior leader, this role leads and develops legal team members and drives effective legal-service delivery through prioritization, resource and budget stewardship, outside-counsel strategy, technology, performance management, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Law degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
Good standing with the state bar in the jurisdiction where the office will be located, or ability to gain licensure there.
15 or more years of relevant legal experience.
Significant experience in corporate law or government contracts.
Ability to solve complex and dynamic problems and proactively help shape the external environment.
Strong communication skills and comfort handling high-visibility, high-impact projects involving executive leaders.
Ability to independently identify practical legal solutions to complex challenges, influence internal and external stakeholders, and work effectively in high-pressure, matrixed environments.
Initiative and proactivity in identifying opportunities and challenges before they arise.
Strong leadership skills and a willingness to lead by example.

Nice To Haves

Previous government contracting experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Advise executive and business leaders on significant legal, regulatory, governance, reputational, and strategic matters, translating complex issues into practical business recommendations.
Provide guidance to stakeholders using expertise in corporate law and government contracts.
Oversee significant litigation, investigations, disputes, regulatory inquiries, procurement and vendor relationships, and other matters involving material legal, regulatory, financial, operational, or reputational risk.
Identify potential legal risks proactively and develop strategies to protect the company’s interests.
Support corporate legal strategy to promote and protect the company’s matters and assets.
Align legal objectives with broader business goals through decisive leadership.
Apply enterprise risk management solutions and mitigation strategies aligned with corporate objectives to optimize operational performance.
Maintain appropriate corporate interactions with local, state, and federal governmental bodies, customers, and partners.
Use government-contract experience to navigate complex regulatory environments.
Draft, evaluate, negotiate, and execute contracts across a range of transactions, particularly corporate and government contracts.
Resolve legal- or contract-related problems with external parties and within the company using a hands-on leadership approach.
Provide legal guidance across corporate functions as a trusted advisor and thought leader.
Drive effective and efficient legal-service delivery through prioritization, resource and budget stewardship, outside-counsel strategy, technology, performance management, and continuous improvement.
Lead, develop, and mentor legal team members, fostering initiative, collaboration, accountability, excellence, and professional growth.
Partner with stakeholders to develop creative solutions to complex legal challenges and advise on business and policy initiatives across business groups.
Monitor and evaluate external trends that may affect SAIC’s business and develop enterprise-wide strategies to address emerging challenges.