Honors Attorney: National Security Law & Policy Counsel

National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA); Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) seeks attorneys to provide legal advice and representation ensuring NGA’s mission compliance with applicable laws. They will perform legal research, write opinions, counsel clients, and advocate NGA positions, working with the office, the Agency, the IC, DoD, and U.S.

Government. This three-year TERM appointment emphasizes quality of experience for promotion opportunities.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from ABA-accredited law school.
• Member in good standing of a U.S. state bar (or DC/PR).
• Ability to provide timely, accurate legal advice to support NGA mission.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and representation to ensure NGA achieves its mission within applicable laws.
• Conduct legal research and writing, counsel clients, and represent the Agency before legal forums.
• Oversee and direct Agency legal programs and related activities.

Skills

Critical thinking

Legal research

Legal writing

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) seeks attorneys to provide legal advice and representation ensuring NGA’s mission compliance with applicable laws. They will perform legal research, write opinions, counsel clients, and advocate NGA positions, working with the office, the Agency, the IC, DoD, and U.S.

Government. This three-year TERM appointment emphasizes quality of experience for promotion opportunities.