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Position Description & Qualifications
The Associate General Counsel – Government Contracts serves as a senior legal advisor responsible for providing strategic legal counsel across U.S. and international government contracts.
This role advises on the full lifecycle of government contracts within a highly regulated government contracting environment. The position functions as a primary legal subject matter expert on government procurement, contract administration, regulatory compliance, claims, disputes, and business operations involving government customers. The role partners closely with executive leadership, contracts, compliance, HR, procurement, and program teams to ensure compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
In this role, you will:
Government Contracts Legal Advisory
Provide legal counsel across the full government contracting lifecycle, including capture, proposal, award, performance, and closeout
Interpret and apply FAR, DFARS, agency supplements, and procurement regulations
Advise on contract structure, risk allocation, pricing considerations, and compliance obligations across U.S. and international procurements
Counsel on prime/subcontractor relationships, teaming agreements, joint ventures, and regulatory compliance requirements
Support proposal development through RFP review, risk analysis, and compliance strategy
Contract Drafting & Negotiation
Lead drafting, review, and negotiation of government contracts, subcontracts, NDAs, and related agreements
Negotiate and advise on key provisions including limitation of liability, indemnification, intellectual property rights, termination, and disputes
Support negotiation of contract modifications, claims, and equitable adjustments
Ensure appropriate flow-down of regulatory and contractual requirements
Government Contract Compliance Advisory
Advise on compliance with government contract requirements and regulatory obligations
Support compliance with applicable FAR, DFARS, agency regulations, and trade compliance requirements
Partner with contracts and procurement teams to integrate contractual requirements into agreements
Advise on program operations involving government-furnished information and contractual obligations
Support audits, agency requests, and compliance reviews
Claims, Disputes & Regulatory Matters
Advise on contract disputes, REAs, and claims under the Contract Disputes Act
Support bid protests and litigation strategy (e.g., GAO, COFC)
Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation, investigations, and regulatory inquiries
Internal Investigations & Compliance Support
Provide legal oversight for contractual compliance matters and internal investigations
Advise on investigative steps, remediation, preservation, and reporting obligations
Coordinate with contracting officers and internal stakeholders
Track issues, root causes, and corrective actions to strengthen compliance practices
Regulatory & Stakeholder Engagement
Serve as a primary contact for government agencies and regulatory authorities
Oversee responses to agency inquiries and compliance matters
Prepare executive-level communications, board updates, and risk summaries
Advise leadership on risk-based decisions and compliance remediation strategies
Collaborate with compliance, audit, and enterprise risk teams
Training & Program Enablement
Design and deliver compliance training tailored to government contracting environments
Translate legal requirements into operational guidance, SOPs, FAQs, and playbooks
Coach business leaders on compliance obligations and risk mitigation
Promote a culture of ethical business conduct and proactive risk management
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
U.S. Citizenship required
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing
Minimum 8 years of experience advising U.S. government contractors on applicable procurement law, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)
Strong working knowledge of government procurement regulations and trade compliance laws, including ITAR and EAR
Experience negotiating complex contracts, subcontracts, and commercial agreements
Proven experience advising on compliance programs, audits, investigations, and regulatory matters
Strong executive communication skills with the ability to deliver clear, business-oriented advice
Ability to operate independently and influence cross-functional stakeholders
Ability to travel up to 10%
Additional Desired Experience and Skills
Experience serving as in-house counsel for a government contractor
Experience supporting government contract claims, disputes, and bid protests
Familiarity with HR systems, enterprise business systems, AI technologies, and vendor management
Prior in-house company legal experience
Active or prior security clearance (or eligibility)
Core Competencies
Government contracts law and compliance
Contract drafting and negotiation
Regulatory compliance and risk management
Claims, disputes, and litigation support
Trade compliance
Regulatory interpretation and enforcement trends
Executive advisory and stakeholder influence
Policy development and operationalization
Audit support and risk remediation
Training and organizational enablement
Company Overview
Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.
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Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well‑being and work‑life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time‑off programs that support work‑life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job‑related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long‑term incentive opportunities. Benefits – Comprehensible benefits for full‑time employees (part‑time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
Tuition reimbursement program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accidental insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Employee Assistance Plan
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Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations.
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Worksite address
springfield, VA, 22161, US
Who can apply
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