General Counsel – Defense Partnerships, OTA Programs
NSTXL (National Security Technology Accelerator)
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Remote • Alabama, Florida, Montana, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wyoming • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Serve as the chief legal advisor to the C-suite, providing clear, actionable counsel that aligns with business objectives
- Translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into strategies that enable growth and program success
- Advise on major program contracts with DoD entities, guiding negotiations and ensuring compliance
- Manage all company outside counsel engagement
- Lead a contracts team responsible for supporting complex OTA projects across multiple DoW programs
- Oversee contract structuring, flow-downs, IP management, and subcontractor agreements
- Resolve disputes and ensure smooth execution of mission-critical program contracts
- Advise on governance matters across a layered organization
- Draft, review, and manage bylaws, policies, and governance documents
- Establish and oversee compliance programs
- Monitor evolving legislation, acquisition policies, and regulatory frameworks
- Manage and develop a large legal and contracting team
Requirements
- JD degree from an accredited law school; active bar membership in good standing
- Extensive legal experience with a strong background in federal contracting, DoW acquisition, and OTA authorities
- Deep knowledge of FAR, DFARS, OTA statutes, intellectual property frameworks, and nonprofit/corporate governance
- Experience advising C-suites and Boards in complex organizations
- Demonstrated ability to lead large legal or contracting teams in high-pressure environments
- Strong negotiation, communication, and business acumen.
Benefits
- Health Insurance: Medical and dental – company pays 92% of premiums for individual coverage and for family coverage
- Vision Insurance: Fully covered
- Retirement Plans: 401(k) with employer match up to 4%
- Paid Time Off: Paid sick and safe leave, paid floating holidays, and generous vacation
- Other: Basic Life & AD&D policy company paid
- Voluntary Life
- Flexible & remote work structure
- Wellness reimbursement plan & mental health support
- Community sponsorships
- Donation matching
- Professional development allowance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
JD degreefederal contractingDoW acquisitionOTA authoritiesFARDFARSintellectual property frameworksnonprofit governancecorporate governance
Soft skills
negotiationcommunicationbusiness acumenleadershipteam management
Certifications
active bar membership