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nLIGHT, Inc. · 1 day ago

Senior Counsel, Government

Camas, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$170K/yr - $210K/yr

8+ years exp

nLIGHT, Inc. is a leading provider of high-power semiconductors and fiber lasers, headquartered in Camas, Washington. They are seeking a Senior Counsel (Government) to support their government contracts portfolio, providing legal counsel on various matters related to government contracting and compliance.

ElectronicsLaserManufacturingSemiconductor

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Advise and provide expert legal guidance and strategic advice to senior management, sales and operational teams, human resources, and supply chain teams in pursuing business opportunities and negotiating and performing agreements with commercial and government entities in support of US and non-US government contracts (with government entities, prime contractors, and subcontractors)

Draft, review, and negotiate complex government contracts, non-disclosure agreements, and other strategic agreements in support of the company’s government defense contracting business

Provide legal and strategic business advice to business partners on a wide variety of government contracts-related compliance matters, including compliance with the applicable government regulations such as the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARs), anti-corruption, data privacy, cyber security, supplier certification, export control, intellectual property rights, export matters, and other government contracting issues

Manage other legal team members in support of the company’s government contracting programs

Manage US Government contracting compliance program, including development and implementation of compliance framework including assessment program and preparation of policies, procedures, and other tools to enable compliant bidding and performance of contracts

Liaise with global external subject matter experts and outside counsel when necessary and acts as the interface between nLIGHT business teams and such experts and outside counsel

Stay abreast of relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends impacting the company's operations, and provide proactive guidance and support to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations

Understand key stakeholders’ needs and develop solutions for maximum impact to accomplish corporate goals, strategies, and priorities

Review and interpret statutes, regulations, proposed legislation, judicial decisions, and legal opinions that may impact the company

Assist and/or provide legal advice in any and all areas as assigned

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)Government contracting experienceFARDFARs expertiseIn-house legal experienceUS Government security clearanceAnalytical skillsRisk assessmentCommunication skillsStrategic thinkingTeam collaboration

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) degree required and admitted to at least one state bar with active membership in good standing

Ability to register as in-house counsel as necessary

8-10 years of relevant government defense contracting legal experience with prior in-house experience, preferably with some experience with high tech manufacturing

Demonstrated expertise and understanding of US government regulations, including the FAR and DFARs

Demonstrated ability to work across functions to provide timely and effective legal advice

Eligible to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance as necessary

Ability and willingness to travel up to 15% travel time

Superior organizational, analytical and communication skills, oral and written

Strategic thinker with excellent judgment as well and ability to see the 'big picture.'

Contributes to the development of organization functional strategy

Demonstrated ability to independently identify practical legal solutions to complex challenges, to influence key internal and external stakeholders, and to work effectively in high-pressure, matrixed environments

Demonstrated excellence at assessing risk and the implementation of proportional mitigation strategies

Collaborative nature; able to function within a team environment with a high level of engagement and motivation

Commercial acumen – able to balance legal risk with business objectives with a solution-orientated mindset

Sound personal skills and confidence, with an ability to work under own initiative, often under cost or time critical conditions

Benefits

Target Cash Bonus of 12-15% of your wages

Eligible for Restricted Stock Unit grants

4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year

10 paid Holidays

Eligible for health benefits on the 1st day of the month after your start date

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, including prescription and orthodontia with employee-paid premiums as low as $40.00 per pay period

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

401(k) with company match and immediate vesting

Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Life & AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Aflac Supplemental Insurance

Paid Bereavement Leave and Jury Duty

Tuition Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Company

nLIGHT, Inc.

nLIGHT, Inc. is a leading provider of high-power lasers for mission critical directed energy, optical sensing, and advanced manufacturing applications.

Founded in 2000

Hillsboro, Oregon, USA

1001-5000 employees