Corporate Counsel - Federal Contracts

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Job Description

We are currently seeking a Corporate Counsel - Federal Contracts, to work in a hybrid capacity to provide full lifecycle contract management across Eagle Hill's contracts portfolio. This individual will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, interpreting, and negotiating a variety of agreements, including consulting agreements with both federal and commercial entities, confidentiality agreements, third-party agreements, vendor contracts, and various other contracting instruments. The Corporate Counsel - Federal Contracts will also be responsible for compliance with relevant laws and regulations and required reporting.

The Corporate Counsel - Federal Contracts reports directly to the General Counsel, managing contractual review and processes with new and existing clients, prime and subcontractors, vendors, and partners. The Corporate Counsel - Federal Contracts will also support the implementation of a contracts management system.

Responsibilities Include:

• Contracts Development, Negotiation, and Administration
  • Review, negotiate, interpret, and advise on all contracts for a national management consulting firm (a federal contractor), including commercial and federal contracts and GSA schedules
  • Review and negotiate terms and conditions of all types of contractual agreements - Non-Disclosure, Teaming Agreements, Subcontract agreements, MSAs, Independent Contractor Agreements, Task Orders, SOWs, modifications, to ensure compliance with established legal policies and standards
  • Work with finance department on pricing, accounting, or revenue recognition contract requirements
  • Facilitate execution of contract documents
  • Facilitate dispute resolution to mitigate risks and protect company interests
  • Collaborate with business group, senior leadership as well as internal operations functions
  • Serve as primary point of contact for contract-related inquiries and issues
• Risk Management and Compliance
  • Ensure that all contract terms and conditions comply with legal requirements, customer specifications, company policy and procedures and government regulations, including FAR
  • Act as an advisor regarding legal requirements, customer specifications, and government regulations to firm management
  • Manage contract reporting compliance requirements for GSA schedules and other contract vehicles
  • Analyze solicitations and provide proposal guidance support; manage representations and certifications
  • Oversee and manage internal firewalls and conflict of interest mitigation strategies
  • Analyze and mitigate risk for the business during every contract negotiation
• Process Improvement:
  • Help to assess and implement contracts management tools, including a contracts management system
  • Develop and implement contracts management best practices, including tools, templates, and processes
  • Continuously improve contracts management processes
  • Provide training and guidance to employees on contract management procedures

Qualifications and Requirements

What are the Required Qualifications?

• A minimum of 5 years of experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating Federal professional services contracts
• A minimum of 5 years of experience managing compliance and reporting requirements for a federal contractor, including GSA schedules
• Extensive knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), task order contracts, purchase orders, blanket purchase agreements (BPA), and GSA schedules
• Experience using contracts management system for a federal contractor
• Expert skills in contract, written and verbal negotiation
• Ability to multi-task on strategic initiatives, and day-to-day contractual processes
• Superb communication skills and can manage tight deadlines
• JD degree

What are the Desired Qualifications?

• Experience with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts
• Experience with federal protests
• Experience supporting the implementation of a contract management system
• Experience using customer relationship management software (e.g., Salesforce)
• Familiarity with data privacy regulations, both domestic and international (e.g., GDPR)
• CPCM certificate, or related contracts certification highly desired

Compensation: A reasonable expectation for a salary range is $120-150K Base + Bonus.

What are our Benefits?

Eagle Hill Consulting provides a robust benefits package that includes:

100% Employer paid Health, Dental, and Vision, Life and AD&D Insurance, and Short & Long Term Disability.

Further, Eagle Hill Consulting offers Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K with Employer Match, Employee Assistance Program, Health and Wellness, Commuter Benefits, an Annual Discretionary Bonus, and generous time off for eligible employees that includes a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off, 10 Paid Holidays, and 12 weeks Paid Parental Leave.

What is the Application Process?

Applicants should note that we follow a competency-based interview approach to hiring. Our process is a holistic and inclusive interview process, which ensures we follow an equitable and consistent assessment process in hiring the most qualified candidates to join our team and position them for future success.

Eagle Hill Consulting, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.

In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request and accommodation in order to apply for a position with Eagle Hill Consulting, LLC, please call 703-229-8600 or e-mail careers@eaglehillconsulting.com.

Position is in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area, and applicants must be willing and able to work at our Arlington, VA, office on an as needed basis. Eagle Hill does not cover the cost of relocation. Occasional travel may be required based on business needs.