Senior Government Contracts Counsel – DoD & FAR/DFARS

Castelion Corporation; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Castelion seeks a Senior Legal Counsel, Government Contracts to own the full lifecycle of U.S. government contracting matters, guiding proposals, negotiations, and compliance for DoD programs.

You will collaborate with engineering, program management, and business development, advising on regulatory requirements and helping build scalable processes for rapid growth in a hardware-driven environment. Requirements include a JD, active bar, 5+ years in government contracts, FAR/DFARS expertise, and

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• 5+ years of government contracts law experience.
• Deep expertise in FAR/DFARS and DoD contracting environments.
• Experience at a top law firm, in-house at a defense contractor, or within government.
• Ability to operate autonomously and provide strategic guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal strategy across U.S. government contracts, including DoD programs (FAR/DFARS)
• Advise on proposal development, contract negotiation, and program execution
• Interpret and apply complex regulatory requirements across contracting, procurement, and compliance
• Partner with business development to structure deals and shape acquisition strategies
• Support audits, investigations, and interactions with government stakeholders
• Develop scalable processes and playbooks to support rapid company growth
• Provide pragmatic, risk-balanced guidance in a fast-paced, hardware-driven environment

Skills

Govt contracts law

FAR/DFARS

DoD clearance

Autonomous

Regulatory compliance

Contract negotiation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Castelion seeks a Senior Legal Counsel, Government Contracts to own the full lifecycle of U.S. government contracting matters, guiding proposals, negotiations, and compliance for DoD programs.

You will collaborate with engineering, program management, and business development, advising on regulatory requirements and helping build scalable processes for rapid growth in a hardware-driven environment. Requirements include a JD, active bar, 5+ years in government contracts, FAR/DFARS expertise, and