Corporate Counsel - Government & Commercial Contracts

Latitude Legal Recruitment Limited

United States

Remote

USD 245,000 - 260,000

Part time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

CLE stipend

Job summary

Latitude is seeking an experienced corporate attorney for a contract in-house role with an aerospace and defense technology company. The attorney will draft, review, and negotiate government and commercial contracts, and advise leadership on contractual obligations and risk.

Ideal candidate has government contracting experience, strong independent judgment, and is comfortable providing practical, business-oriented legal guidance across a range of matters.

Qualifications

7+ years in corporate and commercial law, preferably in-house.
Experience with government contracting and federal requirements.
Experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating customer, vendor, and services agreements.
Background in aerospace/defense, technology, or manufacturing preferred.
Ability to provide practical legal guidance beyond contracting.
California employment law familiarity a plus but not required.
Strong independent work and business-focused mindset.
Excellent credentials from an ABA-accredited law school.
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
Licensed to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and in good standing.
Outstanding professional references.

Responsibilities

Draft, review and negotiate government and commercial contracts.
Advise on contractual obligations and risk to the business.
Support ongoing business operations with practical legal guidance.
Provide general corporate legal support for day-to-day matters.

Skills

Corporate & Commercial Law

In-House experience

Government contracting

Contract drafting & negotiation

Aerospace/Defence sector

Risk assessment

Independent judgment

Job description

Contract In-House Corporate Counsel – Government & Commercial Contracts

Latitude is seeking an experienced corporate attorney for a contract engagement as in-house counsel to an aerospace and defense technology company that develops advanced radar systems and communications technologies for government and commercial customers. This opportunity is well suited to an attorney with a background in government contracting and commercial transactions who is comfortable providing practical, business-oriented legal advice across a range of matters.

The attorney selected will work directly with company leadership and business stakeholders to draft, review, and negotiate government and commercial contracts, advise on contractual obligations and risk, and support the company’s ongoing business operations.

In addition to contracting responsibilities, the attorney will provide general corporate legal support and practical, business-oriented advice on matters that arise in the company’s day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate will also have some familiarity with California employment law, sufficient to address routine questions and identify issues requiring specialized counsel, although this experience is not required. The role calls for an attorney who is comfortable working independently, exercising sound judgment, and providing responsive legal guidance in a growing, technically sophisticated business.

Basic Requirements For The Contract In-House Corporate Counsel

7+ years of corporate and commercial legal experience, preferably including substantial in-house experience

Meaningful experience with government contracting, including familiarity with federal government contracting requirements and regulations

Experience independently drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements, including customer, vendor, supplier, and services agreements

Experience supporting companies in the aerospace, defense, technology, or manufacturing industries strongly preferred

Ability to provide practical legal guidance on general corporate and operational matters beyond commercial contracting

Familiarity with California employment law, including the ability to address routine questions and issue-spot, is a plus but not required.

Demonstrated ability to work independently, assess contractual and business risks, and provide practical, commercially reasonable solutions

Excellent academic credentials from an ABA-accredited law school

Excellent analytical, written, verbal, and interpersonal skills

Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and in good standing

Outstanding professional references

Position Details of the Contract In-House Corporate Counsel

Type of role: Contract, In-House, Engagement

Schedule: Part-time, approximately 20 hours per week

Location: Remote

Anticipated start date: As soon as practicable after selection

Anticipated duration: Long-term engagement

Client: An aerospace and defense technology company developing advanced radar systems and communications technologies

This is a contract attorney engagement through Latitude: the selected candidate will be employed by Latitude and work as an embedded member of the client’s legal function for the duration of the engagement.

Compensation

Pay: The annualized pay for this position ranges from $245,000 to $260,000 when calculated on a full-time basis. Pay for contract engagements is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market supply/demand, and the candidate's preference.

Benefits: In addition to pay, all Latitude Attorneys and other legal professionals working on contract engagements receive complimentary professional liability insurance coverage. All Latitude employees (including those on contract engagements) are also eligible for full benefits when working 20+ hours per week, including group medical, dental, and vision insurance, and complimentary group life, LTD and AD&D insurance. A qualified 401k plan is also available. Benefits-eligible Latitude Attorneys also receive a CLE and Professional Expense stipend.

Confidentiality

Latitude will not propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

About Latitude

Latitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. From Fortune Global 100 companies to start-ups and Global 50 law firms to boutiques, clients turn to us for top-tier attorneys and other legal professionals.

Latitude specializes in providing highly skilled former in-house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions in dozens of practice areas, including commercial contracting, data privacy, M&A, employment, litigation, and more.

Founded in 2013, Latitude is a Chambers and Partners globally-ranked flexible legal staffing company.

Latitude Contract Engagements & Secondments

Outstanding attorneys and other legal professionals choose Latitude for contract, consulting, and secondment opportunities because we offer competitive compensation and benefits, sophisticated and engaging work, access to work with top-tier clients and peers, and a refreshing blend of freedom with self-designed boundaries. Our own experience as practicing attorneys and our client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them.

Our Specialty

Highly Skilled Contract Attorneys.

Latitude Attorneys have the level of skill, experience, and judgment as would be expected of a permanent member of our client's corporate legal department or law firm and the versatility to step into challenging environments and hit the ground running.

Latitude Attorneys serve on a full- or part-time contract basis, and work remotely or on-site at the client office.