Mantech

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

• Contract Review and Guidance: Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad array of business agreements.

• 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

• 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

• 4 or more years of experience with researching and providing legal advice on issues related to government contracting, general litigation, privacy, compliance, contracts, and international corporate and employment-related matters

• Substantive knowledge and experience with compliance and risk management strategies

• Member of Virginia State Bar or eligible for Virginia State Bar membership without examination or currently have a Virginia Corporate Counsel Certificate

• 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 federal government contracting, insider threat, internal investigations, cybersecurity, privacy, and crisis response.

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.