Government Contracts Employment Attorney

Overview:

Join a team where innovation meets mission. Our AI, cloud, cyber, and modernization solutions save agencies thousands of hours, safeguard national security, and strengthen health and humanitarian missions worldwide. With 1,700+ team members, 1,500+ AI/data experts, and 100+ prime contracts, we deliver at scale and with purpose.

We’ve been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post for six straight years and named to the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies 13 of the past 14 years. Credence is a welcoming home for those looking to grow and contribute to positive change. We encourage all employees to expand beyond their boundaries, dive into important world-changing Federal challenges.

Credence has an immediate opening for a highly motivated, with proven results Government Contracts Employment Attorney who has proven proposal management and writing expertise in support of IT solution-based proposals within the Federal sector.

Job Description:

• 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.

Requirements:
• 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