Senior Counsel

BAE Systems, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems, Inc. in Arlington, VA is seeking a Senior Counsel to join its Electronic Systems Legal team.

The role serves as a generalist, providing legal opinions, regulatory compliance oversight, and representation for the company and its affiliates in government contracting matters (FAR/DFARs). The candidate must have a JD and at least eight years of relevant experience, with deep knowledge of FAR/DFARs.

Qualifications

• JD and minimum 8 years of relevant experience.
• In-depth knowledge of FAR/DFARs and government contracting regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal opinions, document drafting, and general assistance to management.
• Ensure corporate compliance with governmental directives, policies, and laws.
• Negotiate and prepare contractual documents (licenses, NDAs, teaming agreements).
• Conduct internal investigations and legal research.
• Advise on litigation and pre-litigation matters.
• Assist in the development of legal training courses.

Skills

Legal analysis

FAR/DFARs knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Contract drafting

Government contracting

Litigation support

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Tools

Contract management systems

Legal research databases

Job description

Senior Counsel

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Organising Institution / Firm

BAE Systems, Inc.

Rolling Basis (Official)

Arlington, VA

Not Specified

Juris Doctorate and a minimum 8 years of relevant experience with in-depth knowledge of the FAR/DFARs and other relevant government contracting rules and regulations.

Jobs

Full Opportunity Brief

Contextual Overview

BAE Systems, Inc. is hiring a Senior Counsel to join its Electronic Systems Legal team in Arlington, VA. This role functions as a generalist position, assisting the Deputy Chief Counsel in providing legal advice, representation, and regulatory compliance oversight for the company and its affiliates.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Juris Doctorate (JD) degree.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant legal experience.
• In-depth knowledge of FAR/DFARs and government contracting regulations.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Provide legal opinions, document drafting, and general assistance to company management.
• Ensure corporate compliance with governmental directives, policies, and laws.
• Negotiate and prepare contractual documents (licenses, NDAs, teaming agreements).
• Conduct internal investigations and legal research.
• Advise on litigation and pre-litigation matters.
• Assist in the development of legal training courses.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Not specified by the organization.

FAQs

• What is the primary focus of this role? The role is a generalist position focused on supporting the Electronic Systems sector with a heavy emphasis on government contracting (FAR/DFARs).
• Is this an in-office role? The location is listed as Arlington, VA; please verify specific hybrid or remote policies during the application process.

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