Government Contracts Counsel

Digital Infuzion, Inc.; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Infuzion, Inc. is seeking a Government Contracts Counsel to serve as the principal attorney for federal contracting.

You will provide practical, business‑oriented legal guidance across the contracting lifecycle, including prime contracts, subcontracts, proposals, and regulatory compliance, collaborating with Contracts Management and Corporate Counsel to enable efficient contract execution. Candidates must hold a J.D., be admitted to the bar, and bring at least five years of federal

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in at least one U.S. state.
• Five years of Federal Government contracting experience.
• In-house experience with a Federal Government contractor.
• Experience drafting and negotiating subcontracts and related agreements.
• Knowledge of the FAR and federal procurement requirements.
• Experience with SBA programs and teaming agreements.
• Strong written, oral, analytical and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, analyze, and negotiate prime contracts, subcontracts, and related documents.
• Advise on FAR requirements and agency supplements.
• Analyze contract modifications and regulatory clauses affecting existing contracts.
• Provide interpretation and escalation support to Contracts Management.
• Lead or support subcontract negotiations, including risk allocation and IP issues.
• Communicate with Government personnel regarding contractual matters.
• Support proposals and business development with legal risk assessment.
• Advise on SBA requirements and mentor‑protege relationships.
• Collaborate with Corporate Counsel on broader enterprise issues.
• Interact with government, customers, primes, and partners.
• Identify opportunities to improve contracting processes and templates.
• Explore applying AI and automation to contracting workflows.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Communication to non-lawyers

Judgment and discretion

AI and technology in contracting

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

We believe that by equipping researchers with rapid insights and providers with tailored, on‑demand data, we can help people lead better, healthier lives. At Digital Infuzion, we harness innovative healthcare solutions and cutting‑edge bioinformatics to make meaningful impacts in patient care.

Our team thrives in a creative, open, and growth‑oriented environment, guided by our core values:

• Outcomes First: Focusing on what matters most and making timely, informed decisions.
• Innovative: Embracing creativity and continuous improvement to drive novel solutions.
• Radical Candor: Communicating openly and honestly, balancing direct feedback with genuine care.
• Never Satisfied: Pursuing excellence and continuous growth beyond the status quo.
• Resilient: Adapting and persevering through challenges, turning obstacles into opportunities.

If you're passionate about leveraging technology to improve healthcare and want to work in an environment that values innovation and collaboration, we may have just the opportunity for you.

Position Overview

The Government Contracts Counsel serves as Digital Infuzion, LLC’s principal attorney for federal Government contracting and provides dedicated legal support to the Director of Contracts and Contracts Management personnel. The role focuses on legal matters arising throughout the federal contracting lifecycle, including prime contracts, subcontracts, modifications, teaming and strategic‑partnering arrangements, proposal matters, regulatory requirements, and contract‑related risk. The position works closely with Contracts Management, Growth/Business Development, Technical Operations, Finance, and Corporate Counsel to provide practical, business‑oriented legal guidance while enabling efficient contract execution and appropriate risk management.

Work Environment

This position operates primarily in a professional office and remote‑work environment and requires frequent interaction with internal personnel, customers, business partners, Government personnel and external advisors. The position may occasionally require travel or participation in meetings outside normal business hours based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, analyze and negotiate agreements and instruments associated with the federal contracting lifecycle, including prime contracts, subcontracts and modifications, teaming agreements, nondisclosure agreements, consulting agreements, letters of authorization and related documents.
• Advise regarding federal Government contracting requirements, including the FAR, applicable agency supplements, and contractual requirements applicable to Company prime contracts and subcontracts.
• Analyze Government contract modifications, new or revised regulatory clauses and developments, and advise regarding their effect on existing contracts, subcontracts and required flow‑downs.
• Provide the Contracts Management team with legal interpretation, negotiation support, regulatory guidance and escalation support for complex, sensitive or non‑routine matters.
• Lead or support subcontract negotiations and other contract negotiations requiring legal judgment, including review of risk allocation, indemnification, limitation of liability, intellectual property, data rights, confidentiality, compliance and other material legal terms.
• In collaboration with the Director of Contracts, communicate with Government Contracting Officers and other Government personnel regarding contractual and legal matters when appropriate and coordinate those communications with program personnel.
• Provide legal support for proposal and business‑development activities, including teaming, workshare provisions, intellectual property and data rights issues, and other proposal‑related legal risks.
• Advise regarding federal small‑business and strategic‑partnering matters, including teaming arrangements, joint ventures, mentor‑protege relationships and related SBA requirements.
• Provide legal support on significant prime‑contract and subcontract matters when an issue presents heightened legal or business risk.
• Partner with Corporate Counsel on matters that extend beyond Government contracting or implicate broader enterprise legal issues, including employment, privacy, cybersecurity, corporate governance, insurance, disputes and other specialized areas.
• Interact with Government personnel, customers, prime contractors, subcontractors, teaming partners, vendors, consultants and outside attorneys.
• Identify opportunities to improve contracting processes, templates, playbooks, tools, documentation, controls and escalation procedures in collaboration with the Director of Contracts.
• Identify opportunities to responsibly apply AI, automation, and other technologies to contract review, legal research, drafting, knowledge management, and contracting workflows.

Competencies and Traits

• Excellent contract drafting, review and negotiation skills, with particular strength in federal Government contracting.
• Strong knowledge of the FAR, federal procurement requirements, flow‑down obligations and Government‑contract risk allocation.
• Sound legal and business judgment with an Outcomes First approach focused on practical solutions and appropriate risk management.
• Ability to communicate complex legal and regulatory requirements clearly to contracts professionals and other non‑lawyers.
• Radical Candor in communicating legal advice clearly, directly and constructively.
• Innovative and resourceful problem‑solving and a Never Satisfied mindset toward continuous improvement.
• High degree of professional judgment, discretion and integrity; ability to manage competing priorities and time‑sensitive negotiations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar.
• Substantial relevant legal experience in business and contracting law, with meaningful experience (five years) involving federal Government contracting.
• Prior in‑house legal experience with a federal Government contractor
• Significant experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating subcontracts and other business agreements.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the FAR and federal procurement requirements.
• Experience advising on federal small‑business programs, teaming arrangements, joint ventures and mentor‑protege relationships
• Experience with intellectual property and data‑rights issues in Government contracting.
• Strong written, oral, analytical and negotiation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with HHS/NIH contracting, health IT, clinical research, life sciences or other regulated technology environments.
• Experience evaluating and responsibly using AI‑enabled and emerging technologies to enhance legal research, contract review, drafting, and analysis, while validating outputs and maintaining confidentiality, accuracy, professional judgment, and accountability.
• Familiarity with the legal, ethical, privacy, cybersecurity, intellectual‑property, and data‑governance considerations associated with acquiring or deploying AI solutions in the public sector.

Digital Infuzion does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non‑merit factor per Federal laws.

We can provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Talent Acquisition at [e-mail]. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.