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Hermeus · 3 months ago

Legal Counsel - Government Contracts

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$134K/yr - $216K/yr

7+ years exp

Hermeus is a venture capital-backed aerospace and defense technology company focused on building high-speed products for the Department of Defense and allied partners. They are seeking a Legal Counsel to provide comprehensive legal support on government contracts and software agreements, ensuring compliance with regulations and alignment with business objectives.

AerospaceAir TransportationInfrastructureTravel

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Structure and negotiate contracts with government agencies, prime contractors, and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with the FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific requirements

Collaborate with business development, engineering, finance, supply chain, and policy teams to develop and implement government contracting strategies

Review proposals and deliverables in advance of submission to ensure consistency and compliance

Advise on risk allocation, regulatory and compliance obligations, and contract performance

Advise on data rights matters

Structure, negotiate, and finalize technology transactions, including software licensing, SaaS, and more

Manage AI provisions, open source compliance, and software supply chain legal issues

Ensure compliance with ITAR, EAR, cybersecurity, and other government regulations

Advise on export control and U.S. export compliance status

Draft and enforce policies to ensure compliance with government contract requirements

Support government audits and compliance reviews

Handle Non-Disclosure Agreements and Professional Services Agreements related to government or subcontractor engagements

File documents in company repository

Help establish polices and procedures

Qualification

Government contracts expertiseSoftware licensing agreementsDraftingNegotiationCompliance with ITAR/EARExport control knowledgeJudgmentRisk managementCommunication skillsWork independentlyTime management

Required

JD degree with admission to practice law in a U.S. state bar in good standing

7 years of relevant post-law school experience

5+ years experience in a legal and/or contracts role at a private company, law firm, or government agency

Subject matter expertise in government contracts and subcontracts

Subject matter expertise in software licensing agreements

Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills

Ability to work independently or collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Good judgment and ability to balance risk and productivity in a startup environment

Comfortable with and responsive to rapid developments and changes in direction; willing to learn new technology, products, and substantive legal areas to support multiple roles within the legal department

Resourceful, creative, and eager to take ownership of complex matters

Ability to be extremely responsive to internal clients

Ability to travel up to 10% of time