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Associate General Counsel, Government Contracts

Hadrian Automation· Business
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Washington, DC, Los Angeles, CA$325k - $350kFull-timePosted 8mo ago

About the role

Senior government contracts attorney responsible for strategic legal guidance across lifecycle of U.S. government and defense-related programs, advising executive leadership, negotiating agreements, and ensuring compliance in a fast-growing, regulated environment.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a key legal advisor on U.S. government contracts and subcontracts, including prime and subcontractor relationships
  • Advise on FAR, DFARS, and related agency regulations, including clause applicability and flow-down requirements
  • Partner with Business Development, Program Management, Finance, and Operations on government-related pursuits, contract negotiations, execution, and longterm compliance
  • Review, negotiate, and support: government contracts and task orders; subcontracts with defense primes and government suppliers; teaming agreements, CRADAs, and other collaboration agreements
  • Provide guidance on compliance topics including cost accounting, audits, data rights, cybersecurity obligations, and procurement integrity
  • Support internal stakeholders on contract performance issues, modifications, claims, disputes, and terminations
  • Develop scalable processes, templates, and training related to government contracting compliance
  • Collaborate with Legal Operations and Compliance teams to ensure systems support regulatory requirements
  • Retain and manage outside counsel and consultants (and associated budgets) as needed for specialized government contracting matters

Qualifications

  • JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
  • 10-15+ years of experience practicing government contracts law in a firm and/or in-house environment
  • Significant experience supporting defense, aerospace, or national security-related programs
  • Deep working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and government contracting principles
  • Experience advising on both prime contracts and subcontracts
  • Strong business judgment and ability to draft contract language, think creatively, tackle novel legal questions, and provide practical, risk-based guidance
  • Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging with senior leaders
  • Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-growth environments

Skills

Required:Government contracts lawContract negotiation

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
  • 401k
  • Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need
  • Flexible vacation policy
  • Equity
Last updated Sep 30, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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