Senior Federal Contracts Counsel

Schneider Electric Corp; Foxborough (MA); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible work arrangements

Paid holidays and time off

401(k) with match

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel (Government) to guide federal contracting, grants, and related regulatory compliance. You will support affiliates, review complex proposals and contracts, and translate regulatory requirements into practical business guidance.

You will work across functions to advise on procurement lifecycle, subcontracting, and compliance with agency supplements; leverage AI-enabled tools while maintaining sound legal judgment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and active bar membership in good standing in at least one state.
• 8+ years of legal experience in U.S. government contracting, including DoD contracts and government contracts compliance.
• Strong knowledge of the FAR and agency acquisition supplements, and the federal procurement lifecycle.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating government and commercial contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, and related documents.
• Experience advising on state and local government contracting and procurement requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical legal guidance on federal government contracts, grants, and related regulatory and compliance matters.
• Review solicitations, proposals, contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, and representations and certifications; identify risks and mitigate.
• Analyze federal/state regulatory developments relevant to Schneider Electric’s government business for compliance.
• Partner with business teams on federal proposals, contract negotiations, and contract implementation.
• Advise on DPAS-rated orders and domestic-preference, country-of-origin, and supply-chain compliance.

Skills

Federal government contracting

FAR/agency supplements

Contract negotiations

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

AI-enabled tools usage

Legal advisory

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Active bar membership

Tools

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Schneider Electric is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel (Government) to guide federal contracting, grants, and related regulatory compliance. You will support affiliates, review complex proposals and contracts, and translate regulatory requirements into practical business guidance.

You will work across functions to advise on procurement lifecycle, subcontracting, and compliance with agency supplements; leverage AI-enabled tools while maintaining sound legal judgment.