Senior Government Contracts Counsel (Federal Procurement)

Kearney & Company, P.C.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, &

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending & Health Savings

Paid holidays

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Kearney & Company seeks a Government Contracts Counsel to provide strategic legal guidance on federal procurement, contracting risk, and regulatory compliance. The role partners with GC, Contracts Director, and leadership to identify risk and align legal advice with business objectives.

Required are a JD, active state bar, and at least five years in government contracts with FAR knowledge. The position involves support for state/local expansion and may require security clearance.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school with active bar membership.
• Minimum of five (5) years in government contracts law and federal procurement.
• Strong knowledge of the FAR and related procurement regulations.
• Ability to translate complex regulatory requirements into practical business guidance.
• Capability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on federal procurement laws, regulations, and contract terms (FAR, agency supplements, statutes).
• Review complex solicitations and contracting documents to identify legal and regulatory risks.
• Advise on representations, certifications, and procurement strategies during pursuits.
• Assess organizational conflicts of interest and ethics/compliance matters; suggest mitigations.
• Advise leadership on high-risk contract provisions (IP, data rights, pricing, termination, flow-down).
• Support bid protests, procurement disputes, and investigations, coordinating with outside counsel as needed.
• Monitor regulatory developments in government contracting and translate into practical guidance.
• Assist expansion into state/local procurement with jurisdiction-specific considerations.
• Advise on contract vehicles like IDIQs, GWACs, GSA schedules, BPAs, etc.
• Develop and maintain legal playbooks, templates, and training related to government procurement.

Skills

Federal procurement law

Contract negotiations

Regulatory compliance

Legal risk assessment

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Active state bar admission

Tools

None

Job description

Kearney & Company seeks a Government Contracts Counsel to provide strategic legal guidance on federal procurement, contracting risk, and regulatory compliance. The role partners with GC, Contracts Director, and leadership to identify risk and align legal advice with business objectives.

Required are a JD, active state bar, and at least five years in government contracts with FAR knowledge. The position involves support for state/local expansion and may require security clearance.