Senior Acquisition Law Counsel & Team Lead

Air Force Materiel Command; Ohio; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Materiel Command seeks an experienced attorney to provide acquisition law guidance at Wright-Patterson AFB. You will supervise staff, represent the AFMC Law Office with multiple organizations, and act as chief counsel for designated programs.

The role requires a JD/LLB, active bar status, and ongoing compliance with ethics, security, and licensing requirements. Expect probationary terms and potential travel in support of federal acquisitions.

Qualifications

• Must have ABA-accredited law school and JD/LLB.
• Active bar status in a U.S. state, territory, DC, or Commonwealth is required; date within four months of application must be shown.
• Attorney must maintain current license and be in good standing during the tenure of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide acquisition legal advice to AFMC activities at Wright-Patterson AFB.
• Represent AFMC Law Office with installation and program organizations.
• Serve as chief legal counsel for designated acquisition programs.
• Evaluate legal issues raised in formal opinions and provide written analyses.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of acquisition law, regulations, and tech developments.
• Complete administrative duties assigned by AFMCLO leadership in a timely manner.

Skills

Federal acquisition law

Negotiation techniques

Oral and written communication

Leadership and supervision

Management of staff

Legal research

Security clearance knowledge

Ethics and compliance

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Air Force Materiel Command seeks an experienced attorney to provide acquisition law guidance at Wright-Patterson AFB. You will supervise staff, represent the AFMC Law Office with multiple organizations, and act as chief counsel for designated programs.

The role requires a JD/LLB, active bar status, and ongoing compliance with ethics, security, and licensing requirements. Expect probationary terms and potential travel in support of federal acquisitions.