Senior Government Contracts Counsel

Job Description

ASI Government is seeking an experienced Government Contracts professional to serve as the company's primary advisor on federal contract and subcontract matters. This role will lead the development, negotiation, review, and administration of government contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, nondisclosure agreements, strategic partnering agreements, and other commercial and federal agreements.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the company's subject matter expert on federal government contracting, advising executives, program managers, and business development teams on contractual, legal, and regulatory matters.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize prime contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, NDAs, consulting agreements, strategic partnership agreements, and other business agreements.
• Analyze contract terms and conditions, identify legal and business risks, and develop practical strategies that appropriately protect ASI while supporting business objectives.
• Interface directly with Government Contracting Officers, Contract Specialists, program offices, prime contractors, subcontractors, and legal counsel regarding contractual matters.
• Lead negotiations involving contract modifications, claims, equitable adjustments, subcontract disputes, intellectual property, data rights, indemnification, limitation of liability, and other complex contractual provisions.
• Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, agency supplements, and applicable procurement laws and regulations.
• Develop and maintain standard contract templates, negotiation playbooks, and internal policies.
• Support proposal development by reviewing solicitations, identifying contractual risks, and recommending compliance strategies.
• Career growth in a dynamic and mission-driven environment.
• Opportunity for career growth in a dynamic and mission-driven environment.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (active or eligible to serve as in-house counsel).
• 8–12+ years of experience in federal government contracts, including significant experience serving as a Government Contracts Attorney or senior government contracts professional.
• Extensive knowledge of FAR, DFARS, agency supplements, contract formation, bid protests, claims, subcontracting, intellectual property, and federal procurement regulations.
• Demonstrated experience negotiating complex government contracts and commercial agreements.
• Strong ability to communicate and negotiate effectively with government officials, subcontractors, teaming partners, executives, and outside counsel.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and legal writing skills.
• Ability to balance legal risk with practical business objectives.

BENEFITS

ASI Government offers a comprehensive benefit package to our employees. Benefits can be viewed on our careers site.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

ASI Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

PAY TRANSPARENCY NONDISCRIMINATION PROVISION

We will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

ASI is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please send an email at hr@asigovt.com or call 703-253-6300 and let us know the nature of your request.