Senior Government Contracts & Compliance Counsel

Job Juncture; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Job Juncture is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel specializing in government contracts, regulatory compliance, and international trade to support a technology organization in the defense and security sector.

You will provide strategic guidance on FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR, and export controls, structure agreements, mitigate risk, and partner with leadership, sales, operations, product development, and compliance teams to enable growth while upholding rigorous legal standards.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active license to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Experience with U.S. government contracting and defense, aerospace, or federal services sectors.
• Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and EAR requirements.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex government and commercial agreements.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate government and commercial contracts (including teaming, subcontracts, NDAs, licensing, distributions, and SOWs).
• Provide guidance on RFPs/RFIs and federal contracting requirements; structure agreements balancing business and regulatory needs.
• Advise on regulatory compliance, export controls, policy development, and train cross-functional teams.

Skills

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Contract drafting

Cross-functional guidance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Juncture is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel specializing in government contracts, regulatory compliance, and international trade to support a technology organization in the defense and security sector.

You will provide strategic guidance on FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR, and export controls, structure agreements, mitigate risk, and partner with leadership, sales, operations, product development, and compliance teams to enable growth while upholding rigorous legal standards.