Associate General Counsel

Advanced Technology International; Summerville (SC); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company contribution

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Advanced Technology International (ATI) seeks an Associate General Counsel to act on behalf of the GC/CCO, advise senior leaders, manage compliance and outside counsel, and guide governance across ATI’s programs. The role includes reviewing contracts, handling ITAR/EAR matters, and leading risk mitigation in federal contracting environments.

The position supports a hybrid schedule with in-office and remote work, requiring residence near Charleston, SC for site flexibility.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate and bar admission (U.S.)
• Experience in federal contracting and corporate compliance preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

• Serve as Associate General Counsel in GC/CCO's absence and signatory authority for Legal and Compliance matters
• Provide in-house legal support to the Board, executive team, and business units on high-stakes issues
• Oversee corporate compliance program, privacy, anti-corruption, and employment standards; manage outside counsel and litigation as needed

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

ATI builds and manages collaborations that conducts research and development of new technologies to solve our nation’s most pressing challenges. Our collaborations are custom-built teams of organizations from industry and academia that develop novel technologies for the federal government. Traditionally, these processes are complicated and burdensome. That’s where ATI comes in. We simplify and streamline processes to make it all work. When you work at ATI, you become a part of something larger than yourself. Our collective work – no matter what department or division you work in – ultimately enables the warfighter, saves lives, and diversifies the industrial base. At our core, ATI is a service organization. We are in service to others; it’s what we do, and it’s who we are.

Hybrid schedule (in-office & remote/work from home) or an onsite schedule and flexible hours. Candidates will need to reside near Charleston, SC to ensure work site flexibility.

Position Description

Serves as the Associate General Counsel with authority to act on behalf of the General Counsel and Compliance Officer (GC/CCO) in her absence, including signing authority and decision‑making for Legal and Compliance matters. Under administrative direction of the GC/CCO, serves as in‑house legal support reporting to the GC/CCO. The Associate General Counsel may provide counsel to the Board of Directors, executive team, and business units on high‑stakes legal, regulatory, and risk‑management issues, manage daily legal operations, guide regulatory compliance, and support corporate governance. The Associate General Counsel may also manage outside counsel, direct active litigation, and handle pre‑litigation disputes to protect company interests while representing ATI in all assigned legal matters and performing related duties as assigned. The incumbent works with and advises senior leaders, supervisors, and staff concerning legal aspects of, and the interpretation, applicability, and compliance with federal and state statutes and regulations as well as internal policies and procedures; oversees the execution of the corporate compliance program, including anti‑corruption, privacy, and employment standards and works with the Departments to prepare all documentation in advance of the Compliance Committee Meetings. Oversee ATI’s Compliance Monitoring activities and conduct such activities, including auditing and investigating the plan’s operations to ensure compliance with all requirements. Additionally, the position provides legal and administrative support and assistance to ATI’s GC/CCO, with the authority to assume responsibilities and act on that person’s behalf if absent.

Legal Responsibilities

• Serves as the Associate General Counsel with authority to act on behalf of the GC/CCO in her absence, including signing authority and decision‑making for Legal and Compliance matters.
• Manage daily legal operations
• In coordination with GC/CCO, provide guidance to business divisions, departments and programs
• Advise senior leadership and supervisors on various matters such as legal rights, and new and existing laws
• Manage daily legal operations, guide regulatory compliance, and support corporate governance.
• Examine, create, draft and review ATI’s legal documents, such as employment and vendor agreements, purchase orders, commercial and government contracts and agreements, and other documents as assigned
• Maintain knowledge of organization's operations and legal documents
• Lead counsel for all End-User License Agreements and SaaS/vendor terms and conditions
• Lead counsel for all ITAR/EAR matters related to ATI or its programs
• Responsible for all discovery associated with litigation, document requests and FOIA
• Research and prepare reports on routine and unique legal issues which impact ATI
• Provide accurate, relevant, and timely advice on a variety of legal topics that relate to ATI’s business
• Conduct trademark and service mark reviews, including maintaining trademark and service mark library, coordinating new and renewal trademark and service mark applications
• Independently, and at the direction of the GC/CCO, interact with outside counsel on all of ATI’s legal matters
• Independently, and at the direction of the GC/CCO, review business and program matters and provide legal advice and guidance to divisions, departments and programs
• Directly advise senior leadership and supervisors on various matters such as legal rights, risk and new and existing laws

Compliance Responsibilities

• Oversee the execution of the corporate compliance program, including anti‑corruption, privacy, and employment standards and works with the Departments to prepare all documentation in advance of the Compliance Committee Meetings.
• Independently and at the direction of the GC/CCO, drafts company‑wide communications related to the Compliance Program and related efforts and impacts
• Identifies and documents Compliance and Legal Department improvements and identifies opportunities for continual departmental improvements
• Assists GC/CCO and Compliance Analyst/Manager in analyzing root cause of issues that are raised for compliance and/or legal awareness and advice or action
• Coordinate and/or draft and update corporate policies independently and/or at the direction of Company Leadership and/or the GC/CCO
• Drafts company‑wide and targeted training and other presentations on legal and compliance matters.
• Remain current on relevant industry compliance requirements and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross functional stakeholders to support the continuous improvement of compliance processes
• Supports Compliance Week and other Compliance Program events and other strategic efforts Assist with the upkeep of the Legal and Compliance Department’s SharePoint and wiki site.
• Works to instill and promote ATI Core Values; seeks ways to have employees embrace Core Values
• Coordinates and implements ATI policies and procedures
• Other Compliance Department responsibilities as assigned

Additional Responsibilities

• All other duties as assigned by the GC/CCO

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate at least 15 years’ related experience
• Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional, preferred
• Experience as an attorney in a law firm or corporate legal department
• Experience in the federal contracting industry and familiarity with rules and regulations related to federal procurement
• Experience supporting a corporate compliance program, preferred
• Significant legal research and writing, electronic discovery and FOIA experience
• Prior experience supervising or coordinating team workload across multiple projects is desirable.
• Experience working with/for/as a U.S. Government contractor
• Must possess leadership skills including organizing, scheduling, and coordinating work assignments to meet project milestones or established completion dates
• Ability to make decisions and use initiative within the scope of regulatory requirements, policies and procedures.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the preparation of reports, briefing papers and correspondence.
• High‑level customer and client service skills, with ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people.
• Individual must be a U.S. citizen by birth or naturalization.
• For initial hire, must currently have eligibility or be able to obtain / maintain a DOD security clearance at the minimum level of secret.

This position is subject to a background check that includes a review of criminal records. In reviewing an applicant’s criminal history, the company will consider prior criminal convictions that have a relationship to the job duties and responsibilities of the position. The company considers the nature of the crime, the time that has elapsed since the crime and the job duties for the position at issue in making an individualized determination. Individuals may be excluded when the company determines, based on the above factors, that hiring, transferring or promoting the applicant would pose an unreasonable risk to the business, its employees or its customers and vendors.

If you are a qualified candidate, we encourage you to apply even if you have a prior criminal conviction(s). Convictions will not automatically disqualify the candidate, However, conviction(s) will be considered and balanced against the age of the candidate at the time of the offense, time elapsed since the offense, type of offense, potential impacts of such on the work environment, sensitivity of the position(s) available/sought, and similar independent factors relevant to the employment requirements at ATI.

Physical Efforts

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regular physical activity to include walking, bending, stooping, reaching, standing and prolonged sitting. Ability to speak, read, hear, and write, with or without reasonable accommodation. Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax, and other office equipment. Must be able to occasionally move/lift up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

Work Environment

This position is located in an air‑conditioned, environmentally controlled atmosphere, and occasionally attend meetings in technology company environments. Noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate. ATI is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and all other protected classes.

Anticipated Starting Salary

Anticipated starting salary is in range commensurate with education and experience: $150,000 - $170,000

Benefits

• ATI has been named "Best Places to Work in SC" from 2017 - 2026.
• This is a full‑time opportunity with benefits
• ATI provides Medical, Dental and Vision Plan options
• Flexible Spending Accounts, including health and dependent care accounts
• 403B Retirement Savings plan with a very competitive company contribution
• Personal time‑off (pre‑loaded & accrued) plus 12 paid holiday‑days
• Life Insurance paid by ATI
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability Coverage paid by ATI
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Flexible work schedules
• ATI's standard business hours are Monday-Friday, between 8 AM - 5 PM.