Senior Labor Law Counsel & Agency Policy Advisor

Defense Commissary Agency; Fort Lee (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Commissary Agency through the Defense Legal Services Agency seeks an Attorney for the Office of General Counsel. The position requires a JD or LLB and active bar membership, with more than three years of professional legal experience to advise DoW and DeCA officials.

Applicants must be prepared to provide authoritative legal advice, balancing agency interests with sound judgment in complex matters and ensuring clear oral and written communications across audiences.

Qualifications

• Must meet OPM qualifications for series 0905.
• First professional law degree (JD/LLB) from a law school.
• Active bar membership in the highest state/DC court.
• 3+ years of professional legal experience relevant to duties.

Skills

Legal analysis

Oral communication

Written communication

Client relations

Interpersonal skills

Advocacy

Education

JD or LLB

Job description

Defense Commissary Agency through the Defense Legal Services Agency seeks an Attorney for the Office of General Counsel. The position requires a JD or LLB and active bar membership, with more than three years of professional legal experience to advise DoW and DeCA officials.

Applicants must be prepared to provide authoritative legal advice, balancing agency interests with sound judgment in complex matters and ensuring clear oral and written communications across audiences.