In House Counsel - Sanford Federal Inc

TITLE: In House Counsel
DEPARTMENT: Legal
STATUS: Salary, Exempt
REPORTS TO: CFO, CEO
LOCATION: Miami Area, FL

Primary Purpose: The in-house counsel will aim to work collaboratively with other business units to help the Company achieve its business objectives while complying with the wide array of laws and regulations affecting our global business. FAR Group holds contracts with virtually every federal civilian, defense, and intelligence agency. Assist the executive leadership team drive growth and development of the company's portfolio of assets.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• providing legal advice on and negotiating a variety of business agreements
• preparing company responses to government claims, audits and investigations
• advising on and managing bid protests and litigation
• preparing government contract requests for equitable adjustment and claims
• conducting internal investigations
• support FAR Group's compliance program by preparing and conducting training on various government contracts topics
• Remote work possible. Up to 30% travel may be required to Virginia (Stafford & Richmond) as well as to company offices overseas
Strong emphasis is placed on the candidate with a hands-on style who seeks to handle most legal issues in-house in collaboration with fellow attorneys as well as contracts and compliance professionals.
Job Qualifications:
• Minimum of five years of substantive government contracts experience as an attorney at a law firm and/or in-house counsel at a federal government contractor or agency
• Must be fully licensed and quality as Corporate Counsel in Virginia and Florida
• Experience or familiarity with at least several (but not necessarily all) of the below:
o resolving cost accounting standards and pricing issues and supporting DCAA/DCMA/GSA audits
o labor laws: FLSA, SCA, DBA
o commercial items sales under GSA Schedules and GWACs
o organizational conflict of interest restrictions
o mergers and acquisition transactions
o international trafficking in arms regulations (ITAR)
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical with excellent problem-solving skills and a collaborative spirit
• Ability to work under pressure with time sensitive deadlines
• Self-motivated in a fast-paced environment
• Capability to be "in the weeds" as needed while being able to be a "big picture thinker"
• Savvy with technology and systems
• Detail oriented, dedicated, and inquisitive

About FAR Group
FAR Group is global solutions provider for the US Government and its allies. The FAR Group portfolio currently includes four (4) main entities with an additional ten (10) subsidiaries and foreign branches. An acquisition for a fifth entity is currently underway and expected to close in Q1 2023. Established by Joseph Mandour and Daniel Lynam in 2018, the group of companies has experienced exponential growth and forecasts to exceed $100mm in combined revenues by 2024. The Group is seeking to continue aggressive, but sustainable, growth and become a household name alongside KBR, Lockheed, and General Dynamics.
FAR Group has over 600 employees and operates in 25+ US States/Territories along with two dozen foreign countries. FAR Group is headquartered in Virginia and has five overseas offices.
As a service-disabled veteran owned organization, FAR Group is proud to give back through its foundation, FAR Foundation. The Foundation is a not-for profit dedicated to supporting the lives of our nation's active-duty soldiers, veterans, and their families. FAR Foundation is focused on making an impact in three key areas (1) post-service transition; (2) achieving economic stability & freedom; and (3) opening access to proper healthcare and mental health services.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.