[Remote] Government Contracts/Corporate Counsel

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ives & Associates is a company that operates on an international scale, seeking a Corporate Attorney to support its legal needs across various domains including contracts and government contracting. The role involves providing legal counsel, managing compliance, and navigating complex legal issues to align with the company's strategic objectives. Responsibilities • Prepare, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including customer and vendor contracts, consulting agreements, license agreements, confidentiality/non-disclosure agreements, joint venture agreements, and more. • Provide legal support and strategic counsel on all aspects of government and defense contracting, including federal, state, and local procurement. This includes advising on bid and proposal strategies, contract negotiation and administration, regulatory compliance (including FAR, DFARS, ITAR, and other defense-related frameworks), and risk mitigation. • Support executive leadership on corporate governance best practices. Draft resolutions, maintain corporate records, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. • Advise on the legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic transactions. Conduct due diligence, draft and review transaction documents, and facilitate closing processes while ensuring regulatory compliance and risk management. • Identify, assess, and manage legal and ethical risks to the business. Work with business leaders to conduct compliance risk reviews and to develop/implement compliance policies and programs relating to all areas of risk and ethical business practices, including codes of conduct, data privacy, anti-bribery, anti-money laundering, harassment and other compliance considerations. • Advise on day-to-day operations and new business initiatives, ranging from real estate transactions, marketing, import/export compliance, supply chain and other matters. Monitor changes in the law and industry standards to ensure the company operates in accordance with best practices. • Liaise with outside law firms as needed, manage legal budgets, and ensure the company receives cost-effective, high-quality legal services. Skills • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school • Active license to practice law and in good standing with the relevant bar association(s) • Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in corporate law, with demonstrable expertise in contracts, government contracting and corporate and subsidiary governance. • Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations governing business operations • Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts to non-legal audiences • Experience in a law firm or corporate legal department is strongly preferred. • Familiarity with international public sector and defense procurement frameworks is a plus. Company Overview • Ives & Associates provides recruitment services. It was founded in 1981, and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, with a workforce of 2-10 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job