Arrow Electronics · 1 month ago
Legal Counsel Director- Public Sector
US-VA-McLean, Virginia (Westpark Dr)
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$172K/yr - $309K/yr
10+ years expArrow Electronics is seeking a Public Sector Legal Counsel Director in their McLean, VA office. The role involves providing legal expertise in government contracting, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing a team of junior attorneys and contract managers.
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Responsibilities
Draft, review, negotiate, and manage contracts with federal, state, and local government agencies, including FAR/DFARS-compliant agreements, subcontracts, teaming agreements, NDAs, and purchase orders
Ensure compliance with applicable public sector regulations, including the rapidly evolving Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), CMMC, FedRAMP, state procurement laws, and other relevant statutes and guidelines
Provide legal support for claims and disputes arising from government procurements, collaborating with outside counsel as needed
Identify and mitigate legal and business risks associated with government sales
Develop and maintain internal policies, procedures, and training programs to ensure adherence to public sector contracting requirements and ethical standards
Advise on terms with third-party vendors and commercial clients, ensuring compliance with terms of service and applicable laws
Partner with cross-functional teams (Sales, Finance, Operations) to support business objectives while maintaining legal and regulatory compliance
Assist in responding to audits, inquiries, or investigations by government agencies
Participate in the deal process from start to finish to ensure that Arrow’s best interests are represented, and that our agreements maintain an appropriate balance between reasonable risk and growth goals
Identify and escalate legal and business issues as necessary
Set proactively and effectively manage client expectations; Efficiently deliver timely and accurate work product
Manage a team of junior attorneys and contract managers
Handle other general legal matters as appropriate and assigned
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
10 to 15 years of legal experience focused on government contracts, or government procurement in a law firm, in-house, or government setting
Proven ability to draft and negotiate complex contracts (IDIQ, OTA) with government entities and reseller/distribution agreements with commercial partners
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to explain legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders
Experience managing and mentoring junior attorneys and paralegals
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proven ability to drive business forward and achieve results, while managing risk and protecting the company
Demonstrated eagerness and ability to learn industry, business, and operational matters quickly
Able to effectively manage tight timelines and balance competing priorities
Exceptional communication skills
Team player with highly developed interpersonal skills and a good sense of humor
A highly effective, practical lawyer with a track record of value creation
Acute attention to detail and ability to multi-task in an evolving corporate culture
Preferred
In-depth knowledge of federal procurement regulations (FAR, DFARS) and federal GWACS (GSA, SEWP); experience with state and local government contracting (e.g., NASPO, CMAS, Texas DIR) is also preferred
An active government security clearance or the ability to obtain one is a plus
Experience with IT-related legal issues (e.g., cybersecurity, software licensing, cloud services) preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
401k, With Matching Contributions
Paid Time Off
Health Savings Account (HSA)/Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Options
Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
Hybrid work schedule
And more!
Company
Arrow Electronics
Arrow Electronics designs, manufactures and distributes electronic components for industrial and commercial sectors. It is a sub-organization of Arrow Electronics.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Raj Agrawal
Chief Financial Officer
Chuck Kostalnick
SVP, Chief Strategic Business Development Officer
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