Associate Counsel (Civic Tech)

TL;DR

Associate Counsel (Civic Tech): Managing government contracts, regulatory compliance, and employment law matters for a public benefit corporation with an accent on FAR regulations and multi-state employment compliance. Focus on drafting legal memoranda, negotiating federal contracts, and partnering with HR to ensure legal adherence in a remote-first environment.

Location: Must reside in one of the specified US states (AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IL, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NV, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TX, TN, UT, VA, WA, WI). Must have legal authorization to work in the US without sponsorship.

Salary: $120,000 - $125,000 USD

Company

hirify.global is a public benefit corporation and consultancy that helps government agencies modernize technology services through human-centered design and modern engineering.

What you will do

• Review, negotiate, and administer federal government contracts, subcontracts, and task orders governed by the FAR and agency-specific supplements.
• Support compliance monitoring, conduct internal audits, and perform legal research on procurement regulations and agency guidance.
• Provide day-to-day employment law support, including reviewing offer letters, separation agreements, and internal HR policies.
• Partner with HR to ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws across a multi-state workforce.
• Handle intellectual property matters, including software licensing and data-use agreements.
• Maintain legal records and develop updated playbooks and templates for corporate governance.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 2–3 years of post-bar legal experience in employment law, government contracts, or a combination of both.
• Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and federal employment laws (Title VII, ADEA, ADA, FMLA, FLSA).
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship, now or in the future.
• Ability to meet government background check or security clearance requirements.
• Strong legal research and writing skills with the ability to distill complex issues into actionable guidance.

Nice to have

• Experience with GSA Schedule contracts, HHS/CMS procurements, VA contracting, or SBA small business programs.
• Familiarity with OFCCP compliance and multi-state employment law.
• Prior in-house experience within a technology or government services company.
• Proficiency with GSuite, Slack, Zoom, and modern contract lifecycle management platforms.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus disability, life, and accidental death insurance.
• Generous time off: vacation, 12 paid federal holidays, floating holidays, and sabbatical leave.
• Financial perks: 401(k) with 4% company match and performance-based annual bonuses.
• Remote-first flexibility: home office setup assistance and monthly utility reimbursement.
• Family support: paid parental leave with weekly meal delivery.
• Professional growth: LinkedIn Learning access and an annual allowance for courses, tuition, and certifications.