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OKSI · 4 weeks ago

Associate Counsel – Legal & Contracts

St. Petersburg, FL

Contract

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

OKSI is seeking an Associate Counsel – Legal & Contracts to support its in-house legal function. The role involves drafting and negotiating agreements, providing legal guidance, and assisting with compliance and contract management.

AerospaceInformation TechnologyRemote SensingSensorSoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate customer, vendor, and subcontract agreements, NDAs, licensing and services agreements, and related documents

Provide clear, practical legal guidance to internal stakeholders on contract terms, risk allocation, and related legal issues, under the supervision of senior counsel as appropriate

Support compliance with applicable government contracting requirements (e.g., FAR/DFARS flow downs, representations and certifications, procurement integrity, small business and socio-economic requirements) under the direction of senior counsel and relevant functional leaders

Conduct legal and regulatory research on statutes, regulations, agency guidance, and industry standards; prepare concise research memoranda with analysis and recommendations

Assist with the evaluation and resolution of contract disputes, claims, and potential litigation, including reviewing correspondence, notices, and factual records

Help maintain trackers for key contractual and legal deadlines (options, renewals, deliverables, regulatory dates) and ensure appropriate follow-up by responsible owners

Maintain organized digital files for contracts, legal matters, and export/compliance documentation consistent with company and regulatory requirements

Perform other tasks as assigned to support legal, contract, export control, and compliance operations

Qualification

Contract LawLegal WritingLegal ResearchGovernment ContractsMicrosoft 365Sound JudgmentAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsEffective CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Required

Strong understanding of contract law and comfort working with complex contractual and regulatory language

Excellent legal writing, editing, and drafting skills, with the ability to produce clear and well-structured agreements, memoranda, and correspondence

Demonstrated ability to conduct legal research and synthesize findings into concise, actionable advice

Ability to analyze legal and business risks, explain them in plain language, and propose practical solutions and alternatives

High attention to detail and accuracy when reviewing terms, definitions, cross-references, exhibits, and other contractual elements

Strong organizational skills; able to manage multiple matters, deadlines, and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment

Effective communicator who is comfortable working directly with business leaders, engineers, program managers, and external parties

Sound judgment, integrity, and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately

Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); familiarity with or willingness to learn contract management, e-signature, and document management tools

Comfortable working both independently and as part of a small, collaborative team, with regular communication to supervisors and stakeholders

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school required

Active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar required

Approximately 1–3+ years of relevant legal experience, which may include law firm, in-house, government, or clerkship experience with a significant component of contract drafting/review, commercial transactions, government contracting, or related work

You must have, or be eligible to obtain, a U.S. Department of Defense Secret security clearance. You will be subject to government security investigations and must be able to access classified information. The inability to obtain a security clearance will result in you being ineligible for the position

Must be authorized to work in the United States