Attorney II — Defense, Contracts & Compliance (Dallas)

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

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.