Senior Legal Counsel (Government Contracts)

TL;DR

Senior Legal Counsel (Government Contracts): Owning the full lifecycle of U.S. government contracting matters for advanced defense systems with an accent on FAR/DFARS compliance and DoD programs. Focus on leading legal strategy for proposal development, contract negotiation, and scaling compliant acquisition processes in a hardware-driven environment.

Location: U.S. citizenship is required; candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Company

hirify.global is an early-stage company focused on developing and delivering advanced defense systems.

What you will do

• Lead legal strategy and execution across U.S. government contracts, including DoD programs (FAR/DFARS).
• Advise on proposal development, contract negotiation, and program execution.
• Interpret and apply complex regulatory requirements across contracting, procurement, and compliance.
• Partner with business development to structure deals and shape acquisition strategies.
• Support audits, investigations, and interactions with government stakeholders.
• Develop scalable processes and playbooks to support rapid company growth.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership.
• 5+ years of experience in government contracts law.
• Deep expertise in FAR/DFARS and DoD contracting environments.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.

Nice to have

• Experience with classified programs and export controls (ITAR/EAR).
• Background supporting hardware, aerospace, or defense systems.
• Familiarity with cost accounting standards (CAS) and compliance frameworks.

Culture & Benefits

• Meaningful long-term equity sharing in the company's growth.
• Four weeks of paid time off and ten company-paid holidays.
• Comprehensive health benefits, including 100% employee-covered medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Paid parental leave for growing families.
• $100 monthly fitness stipend.
• Catered meals, fully stocked kitchen, and onsite EV charging.