Government contracts counsel help companies that sell to federal, state and local governments. The work includes proposals and bid protests, FAR and DFARS compliance, cost accounting and pricing rules, subcontracts and teaming agreements, security clearances and export controls, and audits and investigations. Browse current in-house government contracts legal jobs and government contracts attorney jobs below, updated daily.
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- Government Contracts Counsel at Kearney & Company (Arlington, VA) – $175K–$250K on October 26, 2026
Kearney & Company is currently seeking a Government Contracts Counsel to join our team. The Government Contracts Counsel will be responsible for the following: The Government Contracts Counsel is a legal advisor and subject-matter expert on government procurement law and contracting risk. Reporting to the General Counsel, this individual-contributor role advises on complex, non-standard, and elevated-risk matters, principally in federal procurement, with targeted support for the Company’s state...
- Associate General Counsel, Government Contracts at Hadrian (Washington, D.C.) – $325K–$350K on October 23, 2026
Compensation: $325K - $350K Hadrian - Manufacturing the Future Hadrian is building autonomous factories to reindustrialize America. By combining AI, advanced software, robotics, and full-stack manufacturing, we help aerospace and defense companies build rockets, satellites, aircraft, ships, and other mission-critical systems up to 10x faster and at significantly lower cost. Following our $1.37B Series D at a $7.87B valuation, Hadrian is rapidly expanding our manufacturing footprint, launching...
- Counsel, Government Contracts & Compliance at Promise (San Francisco, CA + 1 more) – $182K–$210K on October 23, 2026
Compensation: $182K - $210K Company Overview Promise modernizes how government agencies and utilities support people in financial difficulty. We build technology that makes it simple for residents to receive benefits, engage with assistance programs, set up flexible payment plans, and stay on track—while helping agencies increase efficiency, recover revenue, and deliver services with dignity. Our mission is to transform public systems so they work better for everyone, especially the most...
- Director, Government Contracts Counsel at Coherent Corp. (Washington, D.C.) on October 23, 2026
Primary Duties & Responsibilities Enterprise Strategy and Governance • Establish and lead Coherent’s enterprise-wide legal strategy for U.S. government and defense contracting. • Develop a comprehensive framework for identifying, reviewing, approving, and managing government-contract opportunities and obligations across the company. • Create consistent policies, processes, decision criteria, and escalation protocols for government-contracting activities. • Build visibility into existing...
- Government Contracts Counsel at Digital Infuzion (TELECOMMUTE) on October 21, 2026
We believe that by equipping researchers with rapid insights and providers with tailored, on-demand data, we can help people lead better, healthier lives. At Digital Infuzion, we harness innovative healthcare solutions and cutting-edge bioinformatics to make meaningful impacts in patient care. Our team thrives in a creative, open, and growth-oriented environment, guided by our core values: Outcomes First: Focusing on what matters most and making timely, informed decisions. Innovative: Embracing...
- Senior Director, Corporate Counsel, Market Access and Government Contracts at Shionogi Inc. (Newark, NJ) – $265K–$300K on October 21, 2026
Overview The Senior Director, Corporate Counsel will primarily serve as legal counsel to the Company’s market access function, providing legal strategy, advice, and contracting support for market access initiatives related to Company products. The role will work closely with market access, commercial, sales, and other business teams on market access strategy, payer and pharmacy benefit manager (“PBM”) arrangements, payer and PBM contracts, specialty pharmacy and provider agreements...
- Senior Counsel, Government Contracts at Infleqtion (Denver, CO) – $220K–$270K on October 21, 2026
Infleqtion is a global quantum technology company building quantum computers, sensors, and networks for commercial, industrial, and national security applications. As a publicly traded company on the NYSE under ticker INFQ, we operate at the intersection of advanced research, disciplined engineering, and market execution. Built on deep scientific expertise, we are now accelerating our commercial and public company capabilities to support disciplined growth at scale. Legal plays a central role...
- Senior Legal Counsel, Government Contracts at Castelion Corporation (Washington, D.C.) on October 20, 2026
Why Castelion, Why Now Castelion is moving incredibly fast to develop and deliver advanced defense systems at a time when execution matters more than ever. We believe focus, ownership, and excellence are decisive advantages - and we're building a world-class team to turn bold ideas into real capability. This is a rare opportunity to join at an early stage, where you'll have significant ownership, collaborate with exceptional teammates, and make a direct, measurable impact on our mission and the...
- Senior Corporate Attorney (Contracts Commercial and Government) at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions (San Diego, CA) – $150K–$200K on October 15, 2026
Kratos is seeking a Senior Corporate Attorney to work onsite at the Corporate office in San Diego, CA, or at one of its other U.S. locations. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies, and commercial enterprises. At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers...
- Legal Counsel - US Government Contracts (Air Defense) at Anduril Industries (Washington, D.C. + 3 more) – $220K–$292K on October 15, 2026
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and...
- Legal Counsel - US Government Contracts (Maritime) at Anduril Industries (Washington, D.C. + 3 more) – $220K–$292K on October 15, 2026
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and...
- Legal Counsel - US Government Contracts (Advanced Effects) at Anduril Industries (Washington, D.C. + 4 more) – $220K–$292K on October 15, 2026
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and...
- Government Contracts and Compliance Counsel at HavocAI (TELECOMMUTE) – $225K–$275K on October 10, 2026
Compensation: $225K - $275K About Us: Havoc is a leader in all-domain collaborative autonomy. Its software-defined hardware approach powers military and commercial-grade autonomous systems across sea, air, and land to sense, decide, and act together in complex and contested environments. Havoc connects assets, enabling them to share information, adapt in real time, and continue operating even when communications are disrupted or denied. Havoc optimizes mission performance and minimizes human...
- Director of Legal, Government Contracts at SpaceX (Washington, D.C. + 1 more) on October 9, 2026
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. DIRECTOR OF LEGAL, GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS As a Director of Legal, Government Contracts, you will lead a team of seasoned government contract professionals while also independently managing some of the company’s most...
- Senior Contracts Manager, Government Programs at Amca (Washington, D.C. + 1 more) – $160K–$200K on October 9, 2026
There was a time when all of America believed that the future of the physical world could be radically different. The engineers of the mid-1900s put a man on the moon in eight years, designed and built planes and submarines from scratch in under three, and conceived of building things we wouldn’t even be able to dream up today. Today, the last of the engineers who imagined and built these systems are retiring. As they go, we lose not only the engineering knowledge gained from their decades of...
- US Government Subcontracts Manager at Palantir (Washington, D.C.) – $90K–$165K on October 9, 2026
A World-Changing Company Palantir builds the world’s leading software for data-driven decisions and operations. By bringing the right data to the people who need it, our platforms empower our partners to develop lifesaving drugs, forecast supply chain disruptions, locate missing children, and more. The Role Palantir is seeking a Subcontracts Manager to join our broader U.S. Government contracts and legal team, which is key to Palantir’s mission. We’re a team that values creativity and teamwork....
- Senior Counsel, Commercial & Government Contracts at Rigetti Computing (TELECOMMUTE) on October 9, 2026
Help Build the Legal Foundation for the Quantum Era Quantum computing could change how we discover drugs, design materials, secure communications, and solve problems no classical computer can. Rigetti is making that happen. We design and build superconducting quantum processors in our own fab and deliver quantum computing through the cloud and on-premises systems. We also work with leading government agencies, national labs, universities, and global enterprises to push the field forward. The...
- Government Contracts Manager at Ispace, Inc. (TELECOMMUTE + 1 more) on October 9, 2026
At ispace U.S., we’re not just going to the Moon—we’re redefining how we get there. Our missions push the boundaries of human and robotic exploration, driven by our belief: “Expand our Planet. Expand our Future.” By providing cost-effective lunar transportation, we are pioneering a future where space is within reach for scientific discovery, commercial ventures, and sustainable exploration. With locations in Japan, Luxembourg, and the United States, ispace is rapidly growing and leading the way...
- Senior Legal Counsel - Defense & Government Contracts at Bombardier (Wichita, KS) on October 6, 2026
When applicable, Bombardier promotes flexible and hybrid work policies. While we may consider other locations, Washington, D.C. is the preferred location for this position. Why join us? At Bombardier, we design, build and maintain the world’s peak-performing aircraft for the world’s most discerning people and businesses, governments and militaries. We have been successful in setting the highest standards by putting our people at the heart of it all, and defining excellence, together. Working at...
- Government Contracts Associate General Counsel at Booz Allen Hamilton (TELECOMMUTE + 1 more) – $163K–$303K on October 5, 2026
Job Description Remote Work: Hybrid Job Number: R0247578 Location: McLean,VA,US Share job via: Share Facebook LinkedIn X Email Government Contracts Associate General Counsel The Opportunity: Are you passionate about combining your procurement law expertise with big picture business thinking to empower innovation, drive critical missions, and deliver enduring growth and value? At Booz Allen, you’ll join a team of experience d professionals motivated to excel and realize values-driven change for...
- Government Contracts Attorney at E-Space (Dallas, TX) on October 5, 2026
Ready to make connectivity from space universally accessible, secure and actionable? Then you’ve come to the right place! E-Space is bridging Earth and space to enable hyper-scaled deployments of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services. We are building a highly-advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) space system that will fundamentally change the design, economics, manufacturing and service delivery associated with traditional satellite and terrestrial IoT systems. We’re intentional, we’re...
- General Counsel, Government Contracts at Honeywell (Washington, D.C. + 1 more) – $242K–$302K on October 5, 2026
Honeywell is hiring for a General Counsel, Government Contracts to lead enterprise legal strategy for government contracts, and related regulatory compliance across Honeywell Technologies. This leadership role advises on U.S. government contract regulations, including FAR, DFARS, DPAS, domestic sourcing requirements, contract negotiations, risk management, and compliance. The role has significant influence on legal and business strategy and manages a Government Contracts Analyst. It reports...
- Deputy General Counsel: Government & Commercial Contracts and Intellectual Property (Vice President) at CACI International Inc (Herndon, VA) – $149K–$351K on October 3, 2026
Job Title: Deputy General Counsel: Government & Commercial Contracts and Intellectual Property (Vice President) Job Category: Legal Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel: Local * * * The Opportunity: The position reports directly to the Company’s General Counsel and works closely with other members of the Legal Department and CACI senior executives, in both staff and operations, advising them...
- Senior Director, Corporate Counsel — US Market Access & Government Contracts at Shionogi (Florham Park, NJ) – $265K–$300K on October 2, 2026
The Senior Director, Corporate Counsel will primarily serve as legal counsel to the Company’s market access function, providing legal strategy, advice, and contracting support for market access initiatives related to Company products. The role will work closely with market access, commercial, sales, and other business teams on market access strategy, payer and pharmacy benefit manager (“PBM”) arrangements, payer and PBM contracts, specialty pharmacy and provider agreements, pharmaceutical...
- Counsel – Space Programs & Government Contracts at Intuitive Machines (TELECOMMUTE + 3 more) – $163K–$271K on October 1, 2026
Please review the job details below. Lanteris Space LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Intuitive Machines, is seeking an experienced attorney to support its satellite and spacecraft manufacturing business. This role can be based in our Palo Alto, CA office or also remotely in the US. The position will support civil-space, national-security, commercial, and international programs across the full business lifecycle—from capture and proposal development through contract formation, program...
- Senior Legal Counsel - Federal Technology & Government Contracts at Supermicro (Washington, D.C.) – $201K–$217K on October 1, 2026
Job Req ID: 30338 About Supermicro: Supermicro® is a Top Tier provider of advanced server, storage, and networking solutions for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, Hadoop/ Big Data, Hyperscale, HPC and IoT/Embedded customers worldwide. We are the #5 fastest growing company among the Silicon Valley Top 50 technology firms. Our unprecedented global expansion has provided us with the opportunity to offer a large number of new positions to the technology community. We seek talented...