Senior Supply Chain Counsel - Government Contracts (Hybrid)

Mercury-Systems; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Stock-based awards

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Mercury Systems Legal Department is seeking a Sr. Principal Corporate Counsel to serve as the lead Supply Chain Attorney for a defense contractor role.

This position requires proactive independence, high-speed problem solving, and driving process improvements across Legal and Supply Chain teams. You will counsel on procurement, contracts, IP, and supplier relations, support DoD and non-US government contracts, and potentially direct other attorneys and staff.

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 in government contracts with focus on supply chain.
• Deep understanding of FAR, DFARS, and defense-related contracting laws and practices with emphasis on supply chain.
• Extensive experience drafting/negotiating government contracts and subcontracts, and IP licensing.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support and advice to senior business officials, contracts professionals, and supply chain on government and non-government contracts.
• Review and guide procurement, logistics, subcontractor and supplier management, and negotiations.
• Draft, negotiate and revise purchase, service, supplier, consultant agreements, and real property leases.
• Establish frameworks, SOPs, and processes to streamline reviews and ensure compliance with laws.

Skills

Supply chain law

Government contracts

FAR/DFARS

Contract negotiation

Team leadership

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Mercury Systems Legal Department is seeking a Sr. Principal Corporate Counsel to serve as the lead Supply Chain Attorney for a defense contractor role.

This position requires proactive independence, high-speed problem solving, and driving process improvements across Legal and Supply Chain teams. You will counsel on procurement, contracts, IP, and supplier relations, support DoD and non-US government contracts, and potentially direct other attorneys and staff.