Interim Corporate Counsel - Government Contracts & Technology Transactions

Major, Lindsey & Africa’s Interim Legal Talent group has an immediate need an Interim Corporate Counsel – Government Contracts & Technology Transactions.

Overview : Our client is seeking a mid level corporate counsel to assist with government contracts compliance matters and technology transactions on a part-time basis for the next 3+ months.

Company: Aerospace & defense company.

Experience: 8+ years of U.S. Government contracting compliance, FAR, DFARS and technology agreements experience within a law-firm or corporate legal department.

Location: Remote - DC Area

Responsibilities Include:

Government Contracts

• Provide legal guidance on transactions, regulatory issues, disputes and execution of government contracts.
• Draft and negotiate complex commercial and government agreements.
• Counsel internal stakeholders regarding government contracts compliance, including FAR, DFARS, and agency-specific regulations with a focus on data rights and intellectual property.
• Draft, review, and negotiate prime contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, NDAs, and other federal contracting documents, including software license agreements.

Technology Transactions & Licensing

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of technology-related agreements, including:
• Software licensing agreements
• SaaS agreements
• Cloud services agreements
• Technology development agreements
• Intellectual property licenses
• Joint development agreements
• Strategic partnership agreements
• Data licensing and data-sharing arrangements
• Counsel business teams on intellectual property ownership, commercialization, open-source software, AI-related legal issues, and technology transfer matters.
• Support product, procurement, engineering, and business teams in developing scalable contracting processes and risk management strategies.

Qualifications Include :

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership in good standing.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant legal experience, preferably a combination of law firm and in-house experience.
• Significant experience with:
• FAR and DFARS regulations
• Government contracts
• Technology transactions and intellectual property licensing
• Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and risk assessment skills.

Pay Range: $110/hour

Individual compensation offered for this position within the pay range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Information regarding benefits can be found on MLA’s Website on the Consultant Resources Page:

All interested and qualified candidates should apply directly with Major, Lindsey & Africa for review and consideration.

Major, Lindsey & Africa does not discriminate against applications on the basis of age, sex, race or any other protected characteristics pursuant to applicable state or federal laws.

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