Senior Government Contracts Counsel

Schneider Electric Corp; United States; Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards

Flexible work arrangements

Paid time off

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel (Government) to provide practical guidance on U.S. federal government contracting, grants, and compliance.

The role collaborates with affiliates and business functions to support compliant federal transactions and translate complex requirements into actionable guidance. The candidate will review contracts, subcontracts, and representations, advise on procurement obligations, and develop training on contracting and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree and active membership in good standing in at least one state.
• At least 8+ years of legal experience in U.S. government contracting, including DoD contracts and government contracts compliance.
• Strong knowledge of FAR, DFARS, DEAR and the federal procurement lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical legal guidance on federal government contracts, grants, and related regulatory and compliance matters.
• Review solicitations, proposals, contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, contract flowdowns, and representations and certifications; identify risks and mitigate.
• Advise on federal procurement requirements and contract flowdowns; advise on domestic-preference, country-of-origin, and supply-chain issues.

Skills

Government contracting

Regulatory compliance

Contract negotiation

Risk analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor

Bar admission

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Schneider Electric is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel (Government) to provide practical guidance on U.S. federal government contracting, grants, and compliance.

The role collaborates with affiliates and business functions to support compliant federal transactions and translate complex requirements into actionable guidance. The candidate will review contracts, subcontracts, and representations, advise on procurement obligations, and develop training on contracting and regulatory compliance.