Description:

The Associate General Counsel will provide essential legal guidance to our team, with a specific emphasis on defense contracts. Responsibilities center around ensuring compliance, safeguarding our interests, and fostering strong partnerships with suppliers. Navigating complex contractual arrangements with expertise is critical to our success.

Requirements:
Contract Review and Negotiation:

Thoroughly review and analyze defense contracts, identifying risks, obligations, and opportunities.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to negotiate favorable terms and conditions.
Ensure compliance with federal regulations and industry standards.
Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).
Provide guidance and support to sales and contracts teams on contractual issues, including contract interpretation, performance, and disputes.
Identify and mitigate potential contractual risks and non-compliance.
Assist in the bid proposal writing and submission for new contract opportunities.

Supplier Relations:

Work closely with our procurement team to manage supplier relationships.
Draft, review, and negotiate supplier agreements, including terms related to pricing, delivery, and quality.
Address any legal issues arising from supplier interactions.
Assist in analyzing marketplace and determining product offering on schedule type contracts.

Risk Mitigation:

Assess legal risks associated with defense contracts and propose mitigation strategies.
Advise on intellectual property protection, export controls, and compliance with government requirements.
Monitor contract performance and address deviations promptly.
Provide training and guidance to members of the contracts team.

Qualifications:
Education:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years of legal experience, preferably in corporate law, contracts, and compliance.
Familiarity with government contracting regulations (e.g., FAR, DFARS) is advantageous.
Licensed to practice law in at least one state and in good standing in all state bars where admitted. If not admitted in Illinois, must successfully apply for in-house counsel licensure with the State Bar of Illinois.

Skills:

Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, US Government industrial security and related regulations.
Develop, maintain and implement import/export compliance policies, procedures, and controls.
Review and investigate potential trade compliance violations and, as needed, advise on remediation efforts.
Promote ethical behavior within our organization and ensure compliance with anti-corruption laws.
Understand Darley's strategic goals, market dynamics, and competitive landscape.
Collaborate with external counsel as needed.
Assist with objectives and initiatives within the Legal Department.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Travel as needed.