Senior Counsel – Government Contracts & Compliance

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

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.