Senior Counsel, Government Programs (Space & Defense)

United Launch Alliance, LLC.; Englewood, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 181,000 - 336,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Discretionary annual incentive bonus

Generous paid time off

Flexible work environments

Job summary

United Launch Alliance, LLC. seeks a Senior Counsel for Government Programs to provide expert legal guidance across U.S. government contracts, including prime contracts with agencies such as DoD and NASA. The role leads junior attorneys, guides risk mitigation, and ensures compliance with FAR/DFARS.

A JD and active U.S. license are required, with ITAR considerations and potential for Top Secret work. The incumbent will draft and negotiate complex agreements, manage internal stakeholders, and

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Experience in US government contracts law, preferably in a law firm or government.
• Ability to lead and advise junior attorneys.
• Strong communication to translate legal requirements into practical business guidance.

Responsibilities

• Advise on all phases of the government contracting lifecycle, including proposal review, contract negotiation, performance, and closeout.
• Interpret and apply FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific regulations to ensure compliance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate prime contracts, and subcontracts and ensure appropriate flow down of required and recommended terms and conditions.
• Provide training to internal teams on compliance requirements and risk mitigation.
• Preparing and implementing corporate policies.
• Advising on general corporate compliance, regulatory, statutory, and legislative affairs and communications as may affect assigned programs or the company at large.
• Conducting legal research, prepare memoranda, complete presentations and advise in-house clients on risk mitigation and other decision-making requirements.
• Effectively managing and supervising outside legal counsel to ensure effective representation and maximize outcomes.

Skills

Strong communications

Leadership

Contract negotiations

Risk mitigation

Self-motivation

Analytical thinking

Education

Juris Doctor

Bachelor

Job description

United Launch Alliance, LLC. seeks a Senior Counsel for Government Programs to provide expert legal guidance across U.S. government contracts, including prime contracts with agencies such as DoD and NASA. The role leads junior attorneys, guides risk mitigation, and ensures compliance with FAR/DFARS.

A JD and active U.S. license are required, with ITAR considerations and potential for Top Secret work. The incumbent will draft and negotiate complex agreements, manage internal stakeholders, and