Senior Principal Counsel, Supply Chain & DoD Contracts

Mercury Systems, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 246,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Holidays and time off

Stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Wellness platforms

Job summary

Mercury Systems is seeking a Sr. Corporate Counsel to lead the supply chain legal function for defense programs. You will advise senior officials, negotiate government and supplier contracts, and help streamline processes across the Legal Department and Supply Chain teams.

The role requires extensive government contracting experience, strong drafting skills and the ability to work with cross-functional teams in a hybrid environment. DoD clearance or eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• JD degree from an accredited law school and admission to practice in at least one US state.
• Typically requires 8+ years’ experience as an attorney; 5+ years’ experience in government contracts with a focus on supply chain.
• Deep understanding of FAR, DFARS, and other defense-related government contracting laws and practices.
• Extensive experience drafting and negotiating defense-related government contract terms.
• Experience with contract changes, REAs, disputes and litigation.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts and IP licenses.
• Due diligence experience for M&A.
• Ability to establish processes and SOPs from scratch.
• Travel up to 20% as needed.

Responsibilities

• Providing legal support to senior business officials, contracts professionals, and supply chain personnel on government and commercial matters.
• Reviewing procurement, logistics, subcontractor and supplier contracts and negotiations.
• Directing other attorneys and non-attorneys as needed.
• Drafting and negotiating terms with customers and suppliers.
• Maintaining Company template purchasing, IP and supplier agreements.
• Drafting and negotiating a wide range of contracts including leases and services.
• Advising on legal risks and business terms of supply chain arrangements.
• Establishing frameworks and SOPs to streamline reviews.
• Ensuring compliance with laws and regulations pertaining to supply chain management.
• Engaging with trade compliance on export controls and sanctions.
• Supporting disputes or litigation related to supply chain issues.
• Collaborating to develop supply chain strategies and policies.
• Training supply chain personnel on contract terms and negotiation.
• Providing due diligence support for M&A activities.
• Must be able to obtain DoD secret clearance; US citizenship required.

Skills

Supply chain law

FAR/DFARS

Contract drafting

Government contracts

Leadership

IP licensing

M&A due diligence

DoD readiness

Education

JD degree

Job description

Mercury Systems is seeking a Sr. Corporate Counsel to lead the supply chain legal function for defense programs. You will advise senior officials, negotiate government and supplier contracts, and help streamline processes across the Legal Department and Supply Chain teams.

The role requires extensive government contracting experience, strong drafting skills and the ability to work with cross-functional teams in a hybrid environment. DoD clearance or eligibility is required.