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Associate General Counsel, Government Contracts

United States, Los Angeles 250000.00 - 300000.00 USD / Year · Job Posted February 21, 2026
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The Associate General Counsel, Government Contracts will report to the General Counsel and will serve as a key subject-matter expert on government contracting, providing strategic legal guidance across the lifecycle of U.S. government and defense-related programs. This is a senior, high-impact role for an experienced government contracts attorney who is comfortable operating with autonomy, advising executive leadership, negotiating agreements, tracking and advising on compliance, and enabling a fast-growing business to succeed in a highly regulated environment. You will help shape how Hadrian engages with government customers and defense primes while balancing compliance, risk, and execution velocity.

Job Responsibility

  • Serve as a key legal advisor on U.S. government contracts and subcontracts, including prime and subcontractor relationships
  • Advise on FAR, DFARS, and related agency regulations, including clause applicability and flow-down requirements
  • Partner with Business Development, Program Management, Finance, and Operations on government-related pursuits, contract negotiations, execution, and longterm compliance
  • Review, negotiate, and support: government contracts and task orders
  • subcontracts with defense primes and government suppliers
  • teaming agreements, CRADAs, and other collaboration agreements
  • Provide guidance on compliance topics including cost accounting, audits, data rights, cybersecurity obligations, and procurement integrity
  • Support internal stakeholders on contract performance issues, modifications, claims, disputes, and terminations
  • Develop scalable processes, templates, and training related to government contracting compliance
  • Collaborate with Legal Operations and Compliance teams to ensure systems support regulatory requirements
  • Retain and manage outside counsel and consultants (and associated budgets) as needed for specialized government contracting matters

Requirements

  • JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
  • 10-15+ years of experience practicing government contracts law in a firm and/or in-house environment
  • Significant experience supporting defense, aerospace, or national security-related programs
  • Deep working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and government contracting principles
  • Experience advising on both prime contracts and subcontracts
  • Strong business judgment and ability to draft contract language, think creatively, tackle novel legal questions, and provide practical, risk-based guidance
  • Excellent communication skills and confidence engaging with senior leaders
  • Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-growth environments

Nice to have

  • In-house government contracts experience at a defense, aerospace, or manufacturing company
  • Prior experience at a defense prime, major subcontractor, or government-focused law firm
  • Familiarity with classified or export-controlled programs
  • Experience supporting scaled production or manufacturing programs for government customers
  • Builder mindset who thinks from first principles and with interest in shaping processes and infrastructure, not just advising on individual contracts
  • Ability to balance regulatory rigor with execution speed in a startup environment
  • A security clearance

What we offer

  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
  • 401k
  • Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need
  • Flexible vacation policy
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