Aptiv
Legal Counsel / Contracts Manager
USA Washington DC - WR · Senior · Contract
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About the role
- As our Public Sector business expands across U.S. Federal and Defense markets, we are hiring legal counsel/contracting manager to serve as the principal legal advisor for government contracting and regulatory matters.
- This role sits at the center of Wind RiverX's Federal growth strategy, combining legal leadership, transaction execution, and compliance stewardship.
- Additionally, you will be Wind RiverX's primary legal authority for U.S. Federal business and a trusted advisor to executive leadership.
Responsibilities
- Lead Federal Contracting Strategy
- Support negotiations with Prime contractors
- Serve as Legal Partner to the Business
Requirements
- 8+ years of relevant government contracts experience, with a strong preference for a combination of law firm and in-house roles.
- This position requires both subject matter expertise and the ability to operate independently in a high-growth environment.
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
- Active Top Secret U.S. Government security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain such a clearance.
- Successful candidates must engage in a security clearance process in regard to their citizenship in order to perform fundamental job duties, as per applicable law. In particular, candidates with certain citizenship may not be able to perform such fundamental job duties. Currently, this includes citizens of the following countries: Belarus
- North Korea
- Venezuela
- Afghanistan
- Cambodia
- Central African Republic
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Ethiopia
Company info
- We are a fast-growing organization that values collaboration, integrity, and technical mastery.
- Our culture is rooted in innovation and purpose - we move quickly, think boldly, and take pride in delivering solutions that matter.
- YOUR ROLE As our Public Sector business expands across U.S. Federal and Defense markets, we are hiring legal counsel/contracting manager to serve as the principal legal advisor for government contracting and regulatory matters.
- As our customers look to gain a competitive advantage in this digital first world, they are looking to companies like Wind River to partner within their journey.
- You will be responsible for understanding our customers' business and technical needs and to work with them in the capacity of technical evangelist and trusted advisor in crafting the next generation Intelligent systems.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Government security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain such a clearance
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