Associate General Counsel – Maritime & Government Contracts

ThayerMahan; Groton (CT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

ThayerMahan, headquartered in Groton, CT, seeks an Associate General Counsel to support the General Counsel across departments. You will review and negotiate commercial and government contracts, advise on employment and regulatory matters, and guide IP and risk management.

Travel to Massachusetts may be required; hybrid schedule to Groton. Candidate must have a JD and CT bar eligibility with 1–3 years of attorney experience; US citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required due to access to Controlled Unclassified Information.
• JD from an accredited law school and admission to a state bar.
• 1–3 years of relevant attorney experience.
• Licensed to practice in Connecticut or eligible for Connecticut license.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on commercial and government transactions and contracts, employment law, litigation, regulatory compliance, and IP.
• Review and negotiate contracts and other legal documents ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Develop policies to ensure regulatory and legal compliance across business units.
• Advise senior management on strategic initiatives, risk, and insurance matters.
• Coordinate outside counsel to ensure timely, high-quality legal services.
• Contribute to internal legal training for stakeholders.

Skills

Drafting & negotiation

Government contracts

Commercial contracts

Employment law

Regulatory compliance

Intellectual property

Risk management

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Connecticut Bar admission or eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

ThayerMahan, headquartered in Groton, CT, seeks an Associate General Counsel to support the General Counsel across departments. You will review and negotiate commercial and government contracts, advise on employment and regulatory matters, and guide IP and risk management.

Travel to Massachusetts may be required; hybrid schedule to Groton. Candidate must have a JD and CT bar eligibility with 1–3 years of attorney experience; US citizenship is required.