Deputy General Counsel (National Security)

Location: Washington, D.C.; RCP HQ in McLean, Virginia

Salary: $360,000–$440,000 base

Company

hirify.global is an incubation firm building and investing in rapidly scalable technology-led companies in healthcare, cyber, and national security.

What you will do

• Advise and help build national security companies from formation through growth.
• Set legal strategy and risk posture for the national security portfolio and make final decisions on most matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate government contracts, including prime-subcontractor agreements.
• Handle facility clearance questions, OCI mitigation plans, entity formation, equity issuance, and other incubation matters.
• Advise engineers, C-suite leaders, boards, and other stakeholders as the senior legal voice for supported companies.
• Report to the General Counsel and mentor junior lawyers while supporting a broad legal portfolio.

Requirements

• J.D. and current license in good standing to practice in a U.S. jurisdiction.
• 12+ years of legal experience, including at least 8 years working with defense technology, government contractors, other national security companies, or in government.
• Eligibility to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating government contracts, including FAR- and DFARS-based contracts, SBIRs, OTAs, and other non-traditional government acquisition vehicles.
• Familiarity with defense technology regulatory regimes, including ITAR/EAR export controls, CMMC, and CFIUS/FOCI.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment on ambiguous, high-stakes questions, set direction, take ownership, and work proactively in a team-oriented environment.

Nice to have

• Experience with FAR, DFARS, and other government contract types for software or SaaS.
• Experience supporting venture-backed or high-growth startups.
• Active U.S. security clearance.
• Experience using AI legal technology or other productivity tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time role with a career track and potential for rapid advancement.
• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families.
• Fourteen weeks of paid maternity and paternity leave at normal pay.
• Unlimited PTO with management approval.
• Professional development and continued learning opportunities.
• Optional 401(k), FSA, equity incentives, and mental health benefits.