Credence · 1 day ago
Government Contracts Employment Attorney
McLean, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $230K/yr
10+ years expCredence is a leading provider of AI, cloud, cyber, and modernization solutions, recognized as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post. They are seeking a Government Contracts Employment Attorney to provide legal counsel on employment-related matters and manage employment litigation while ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
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Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day legal counsel on a wide range of employment-related matters, including hiring, discipline, performance management, accommodations, leave issues, terminations, separations, agency audits, unions, SCA, and international employment
Manage and oversee employment litigation, including strategy development, case management, coordination with outside counsel, and reporting to leadership
Represent Credence and our interests to opposing counsel
Draft, review, and update employment-related policies, procedures, handbooks, and training materials
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify and mitigate risks and promote best practices in employment law compliance
Conduct or support internal training on employment law topics for HR, management, and staff
Assist Contracts and Legal staff with government and commercial contracts, including: Ensuring compliance with applicable federal regulations, FAR/DFARS guidelines, company policies, and contractual obligations. Monitor potential risks related to contract terms and conditions and proactively implement mitigation strategies
Leading and/or providing guidance on negotiations with customers and partners
Drafting and reviewing terms and conditions; communicating contract requirements to operations teams; managing contract changes
Negotiating nondisclosure, teaming, consulting, subcontract, and license agreements
Analyzes RFPs, solicitations, and contracts terms and conditions as required
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
Member must be in good standing with the State Bar in VA or DC
Minimum of 10 years of relevant legal experience, with a strong focus on employment and labor related matters
Must have a minimum of 5 years in advising federal government contractor clients
Significant experience handling employment litigation and administrative agency matters
In-depth knowledge of federal and state employment and labor laws and regulations
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and judgment skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to provide clear and practical legal advice to non-lawyers
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Wellness Resources
Company
Credence
Credence provides innovative technology, health, engineering, and management solutions to support mission-critical programs for Federal government customers.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Sid Chowdhary
Founder & Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
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