Description & Requirements
ManTech seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Corporate Counsel to join our team in Herndon, Virginia.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated attorney to become part of a collaborative in-house legal team. The Corporate Counsel will report directly to the General Counsel and assist the legal team with the management of a variety of legal issues.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
General Legal Support: Provide legal support to other attorneys in the department and to various business units.
Litigation and Dispute Resolution: Work closely with other attorneys and outside counsel to manage disputes and potential litigation; assist with alternate dispute resolution when appropriate.
Research and Writing: Perform research to learn best practices and develop policies and procedures in line with federal, international, and commercial procurement regulations and laws
Risk Management: Identify legal risks and assist in developing strategies to mitigate those risks in various business operations.
Intellectual Property and Privacy: Assist as needed with intellectual property and data privacy matters.
Leading or advising on investigations related to claims, litigation, and internal complaints
Contract Review and Guidance: Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad array of business agreements.
Supporting or advising on employment issues, including the hiring issues related to government contracting
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree and Law Degree from an accredited law school
Member of Virginia State Bar or eligible for Virginia State Bar membership without examination or currently have a Virginia Corporate Counsel Certificate
Minimum 3-5 years of legal experience in areas related to employment, government contracting, general litigation, privacy, compliance, contracts, and international corporate- and employment-related matters
Substantive knowledge and experience with compliance and risk management strategies
Ability to work well independently and within teams sound legal judgment and business sense
Preferred Qualifications:
Success and comfort with managing multiple matters in a fast-paced environment
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including drafting and editing
Strong analytical and reasoning skills
Experience as a management-side employment attorney
Legal experience serving as in-house counsel
Experience with legal issues related to federal government contracting, insider threat, internal investigations, cybersecurity, and privacy.
Clearance Requirements:
Must be a US Citizen
Physical Requirements:
The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.