Senior Legal Counsel (Goverment)

Schneider Electric has a hybrid opportunity for a Senior Legal Counsel (Government) in one of the following hub locations: Franklin, TN; Boston, MA; Foxboro, MA; Andover, MA; Raleigh, NC. As Senior Legal Counsel (Government), you will be part of Schneider Electric’s Legal team and provide practical, business-oriented legal guidance on U.S. federal government contracting, grants, and related regulatory compliance matters. In this role, you will partner with Schneider Electric affiliates and functions to support compliant federal transactions and translate complex requirements into workable business guidance.

What will you do?

• Provide practical legal guidance on federal government contracts, grants, and related regulatory and compliance matters.
• Review solicitations, proposals, contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, contract flowdowns, and representations and certifications; identify risks and recommend practical mitigation strategies.
• Analyze federal and state regulatory developments relevant to Schneider Electric’s government business and advise business stakeholders on compliance requirements and potential impacts.
• Partner with business and functional teams on federal proposals, contract negotiations, contract implementation, administration, and compliance.
• Advise on the FAR, DFARS, DEAR, and other agency acquisition supplements; contract flowdowns; commercial product and commercial service requirements; and related federal and state procurement obligations.
• Advise on federal subcontracting, commerciality, domestic-preference, country-of-origin, sourcing, and supply-chain compliance requirements.
• Support compliance reviews, audits, and matters involving DPAS-rated orders.
• Develop practical guidance and provide training on federal government contracting and regulatory compliance.

We know skills and competencies show up in many ways and can be developed through both work and life experiences. If you do not meet every qualification listed but are excited about the opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?

• Juris Doctor degree and active membership in good standing in at least one state.
• At least 8+ years of legal experience in U.S. government contracting, including Department of Defense contracts and government contracts compliance.
• Strong knowledge of federal contract types, the FAR and agency acquisition supplements, and the federal procurement lifecycle.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating government and commercial contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, and related transaction documents.
• Experience advising on state and local government contracting and procurement requirements.
• Ability to analyze federal and state procurement, regulatory, legal, and compliance requirements and translate them into clear, practical, business-oriented guidance.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and levels in a large, matrixed organization.
• Experience using AI-enabled tools to improve the efficiency and consistency of legal reviews, with appropriate legal judgment and oversight.
• Strong communication, judgment, organizational, and project management skills.

Preferred qualifications

• In-house, private-practice, government, or contractor experience advising on government contracts and related commercial matters.
• Experience with DPAS-rated orders and federal supply-chain and sourcing requirements.
• Experience with federal construction contracting, including FAR Part 36 and related clauses.
• Experience with federal environmental laws and regulatory requirements applicable to government contractors.
• Experience with energy-sector regulation, including FERC requirements and NERC Reliability Standards.

Bring your legal expertise to a team that's ready to support your success — apply today! At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work. Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker. For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 142,400 - USD 213,600 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

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Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

• Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.
• Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
• Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
• Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
• Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.

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