Senior Civil Law Attorney & Ethics Counsel

U.S. Northern Command; Colorado; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Northern Command (NORAD and USNORTHCOM) seeks a senior civilian attorney to serve as the OSJA lead for Administrative and Civil Law. You will advise on sensitive legal matters, oversee ethics programs, and counsel on civilian personnel and procurement issues across components and regions.

You will provide expert legal analysis, draft opinions, and advise senior officials, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. A Top Secret/SCI-eligible clearance is expected.

Qualifications

• Active bar status with the highest court of a U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia required at time of application.
• Must have completed ABA-accredited law school and earned first professional law degree (JD/LLB).
• Specialized legal experience in excess of three years commensurate with duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on administrative and civil law affecting command operations and administration.
• Serve as Ethics Counselor for NORAD/USNORTHCOM with oversight of ethics training and disclosures.
• Act as Labor and Employment Law Attorney for civilian workforce matters and related disputes.
• Advise on federal acquisition, fiscal, environmental, and procurement matters impacting command activities.

Skills

Administrative and civil law

Ethics program development

Labor and employment law

Fiscal, contract, and acquisition law

Legal research and analysis

Effective communication with senior/st

Education

JD or LLB from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

The U.S. Northern Command (NORAD and USNORTHCOM) seeks a senior civilian attorney to serve as the OSJA lead for Administrative and Civil Law. You will advise on sensitive legal matters, oversee ethics programs, and counsel on civilian personnel and procurement issues across components and regions.

You will provide expert legal analysis, draft opinions, and advise senior officials, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. A Top Secret/SCI-eligible clearance is expected.