Attorney II (Business)

The Exchange; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The Exchange seeks a seasoned General Counsel to lead legal strategy for a broad range of matters, including procurement, contract negotiations, and compliance across DoD-related operations. This onsite role at HQ in Dallas requires JD, bar admission, and at least five years of strategic business legal experience.

You will guide internal stakeholders, analyze legislation, and advise leadership on current laws and policy while ensuring robust preventive-law programs and policy revisions.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission in a state or DC.
• At least five years of strategic business legal experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance across procurement, contracts, litigation, franchise, tax, IT, real estate and IP.
• Advise senior leadership on laws, regulations, and DoD guidance/directives.
• Act as a liaison with external entities (e.g., DOJ, Army Legal Services).
• Develop and deliver preventive-law education and policy recommendations.

Skills

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Bar admission

Strategic legal experience

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

Job Description

Reports to a Deputy General Counsel. Responsible for providing legal advice regarding the laws, regulations, and industry standards that affect nonappropriated fund business operations to include procurement, contract negotiations and review, contract claim litigation, franchise agreements, food services, environmental, tax, telecommunications, banking, information technology, e-commerce, real estate and intellectual property issues.

Job Grade

5

Job Tier

2

Career Area

General Counsel

Supervisor

No

Job Qualifications

Professional law degree (Juris Doctorate/JD) from a recognized and accredited law school. Member of the bar of the highest court of a state or the District of Columbia. Five years of strategic business legal experience as a licensed and practicing attorney.

Additional Qualifications/Requirements

Work - Onsite (HQ - Dallas, Texas)

• Remote/Telework not authorized per Presidential Memorandum "Return to In Person Work"
• Relocation benefits may be authorized.

Major Duties

Provides guidance to internal stakeholders throughout the organization as needed using specialized knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and Department of Defense guidance/directives. May serve as a point of contact with various entities representing the Exchange in various settings (e.g., Department of Justice, Army Legal Services).

Analyzes established legislation, prepares legal documents, reviews agency policies, and advises management on legal matters.

Practices preventive law which may include developing and conducting educational sessions regarding prevention of litigation and recommends changes to policy.

Ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Provides analysis of current and proposed laws and policy and provides counsel to leadership.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Type

Management

Number of Positions Remaining

1

Closing Date

29-Sep-2026