Technology General Counsel - Federal Contracts (Hybrid/Remote)

LMI Consulting, LLC; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

LMI is seeking a business-minded, technology-focused Associate General Counsel, Technology, to serve as the primary legal advisor to the CTO organization. You will collaborate with product, engineering, and commercial teams on development, commercialization, and strategic transactions in the federal marketplace.

This full-time, primarily on-site role is based in Tysons, Virginia, with possible hybrid or remote arrangements for exceptional candidates.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and bar membership in at least one U.S. state or the District of Columbia.
• Experience of seven+ years in law practice, in-firm or in-house.
• Experience advising on and negotiating commercial and government contracts, including tech partners and federal customers.
• Ability to independently draft and negotiate technology/IP agreements and assess contractual risk.
• Experience with technology product development, SaaS, or software licensing and data rights in government contracting.
• Strong understanding of federal contracting laws and regulations, including the FAR and DFARS.
• Citizenship in the U.S. and ability to obtain/maintain Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the General Counsel and CTO to develop legal strategies that support emerging business needs, technology investment, and commercialization.
• Advise senior leadership on legal and compliance risks and practical paths to business objectives.
• Coordinate with product, engineering, sales, and contracts teams across the technology lifecycle.
• Advise on IP ownership, protection, and licensing, including government rights in data and software.
• Address privacy, cybersecurity, supply chain, and pricing requirements; collaborate on FedRAMP and CMMC implementations.
• Draft and negotiate commercial and government technology agreements (SaaS, licenses, development, NDAs, channel/reseller).
• Monitor regulatory developments affecting federal procurement of emerging technology and translate into guidance and policies.
• Develop templates, negotiation playbooks, and training to improve efficiency while managing risk.
• Support acquisition/licensing requirements, flow-downs, and organizational conflict of interest handling.
• Assist with M&A due diligence and integration of technology/IP terms.
• Coordinate with outside counsel as needed.

Skills

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Contract analysis

Regulatory guidance

Clear communication

Education

Juris Doctor

State bar membership/DC Bar

Virginia in-house eligibility

Job description

LMI is seeking a business-minded, technology-focused Associate General Counsel, Technology, to serve as the primary legal advisor to the CTO organization. You will collaborate with product, engineering, and commercial teams on development, commercialization, and strategic transactions in the federal marketplace.

This full-time, primarily on-site role is based in Tysons, Virginia, with possible hybrid or remote arrangements for exceptional candidates.