Espace
Government Contracts Attorney
Arlington, TX · Full-time
Work authorization required$120k-$180kDetected 50 days ago
ComplianceBusiness DevelopmentNegotiationProcurementIntellectual PropertyResearchCommunicationCollaboration
About the role
- We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Government Contracts Attorney to join our legal team on-site in Arlington, Texas.
Responsibilities
- Advise on contract line item number (CLIN) structure, cost/price breakdowns, and deliverable requirements to support compliant proposal submissions.
- Support source selection activities including review of solicitations, bid/no-bid analysis, and evaluation of terms and conditions.
- Manage data rights assertions and license grants in proposals and contracts
- Manage data rights assertions and license grants in proposals and contracts; advise on IP protection strategies during source selection.
- Identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks throughout the contract performance lifecycle, including DCAA audit support and DCMA interactions.
- Support export control compliance reviews (ITAR/EAR) as they intersect with contract performance and data deliverables.
- Disputes, Claims & Litigation Support
- Support bid protest responses at GAO and the Court of Federal Claims (COFC), including protest-avoidance strategy during proposal development.
- That's why we support and invest in the physical, emotional and financial well-being of our team members and their families.
Requirements
- Some of what you can expect when working at E-Space:
Nice to have
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing in any U.S. jurisdiction.
- 5-10 years of substantive experience in federal government contracts law, either in private practice, in-house, or government service.
- Demonstrated expertise with FAR, DFARS, and agency supplements applicable to Department of Defense procurements.
- Working knowledge of OTA structures, including DoD prototype and follow-on production agreements.
- Hands-on experience with data rights assertions and license negotiations under DFARS Part 227.
- Proficiency in CLIN structure, contract types (FFP, CPFF, T&M, IDIQ), and contract modifications.
- Work Environment & Expectations
- The role requires daily collaboration with contracts, business development, and program management professionals in a fast-paced defense and government services environment.
Compensation
- The total compensation packaged will be determined by various factors such as your relevant job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits
- Continuous learning and development
- Health and wellness care options
- Paid time off
Company info
- Our team members have a strong sense of dedication and responsibility; this includes a strong commitment to our mission to create an entirely new suite of global capabilities to improve lives, business efficiencies and build a smarter planet.
- In return, we offer a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a high-growth industry.
- An opportunity to really make a difference
- this includes a strong commitment to our mission to create an entirely new suite of global capabilities to improve lives, business efficiencies and build a smarter planet.
Visa & Work Authorization
- E-Space is not currently able to provide employment sponsorship for candidates who do not hold work authorization for the location of this role.
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