Government Contracts Attorney
$120k - $180k/yr
Senior, Expert
JD
Arlington, TX, USA
In PersonOn-site full-time in Arlington, Texas; occasional travel to client sites, government facilities, or other company locations may be required.
LegalLegal Counsel & Legal Support
No H1B Sponsorship
About the job
Requirements
- A Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing in any U.S. jurisdiction are required.
- Five to ten years of substantive experience in federal government contracts law, in private practice, in-house, or government service, is required.
- Demonstrated expertise with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and agency supplements applicable to Department of Defense procurements is required.
- Working knowledge of Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) structures, including Department of Defense prototype and follow-on production agreements, is required.
- Hands-on experience with data rights assertions and license negotiations under DFARS Part 227 is required.
- Proficiency in contract line item number (CLIN) structure, contract types including firm-fixed-price (FFP), cost-plus-fixed-fee (CPFF), time-and-materials (T&M), and indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ), and contract modifications is required.
- The ability to work full-time on-site in Arlington, Texas, is required.
- Flexibility to occasionally work extended hours or weekends during critical periods is expected.
- Candidates must already hold work authorization for the role's location because employment sponsorship is unavailable.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate government prime contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, and modifications under FAR and DFARS.
- Advise on CLIN structure, cost and price breakdowns, and deliverable requirements to support compliant proposal submissions.
- Support source selection activities by reviewing solicitations, conducting bid/no-bid analysis, and evaluating terms and conditions.
- Assess flow-down obligations and ensure regulatory requirements are appropriately transferred to subcontractors and suppliers.
- Provide legal counsel on the pursuit, negotiation, and administration of OTAs under 10 U.S.C. § 4022.
- Advise on OTA eligibility criteria, prototype and follow-on production transaction structures, and consortium arrangements.
- Monitor and interpret Department of Defense OTA policy guidance and coordinate with program managers on compliance obligations.
- Analyze and negotiate technical data and computer software rights under DFARS Part 227, including assertions of limited rights, restricted rights, and government purpose rights.
- Manage data rights assertions and license grants in proposals and contracts, and advise on intellectual property protection strategies during source selection.
- Coordinate with engineering and program teams to identify and protect proprietary data and trade secrets in government deliverables.
- Identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks throughout the contract performance lifecycle, including supporting Defense Contract Audit Agency audits and interacting with the Defense Contract Management Agency.
- Advise on organizational conflicts of interest, procurement integrity requirements, and ethics obligations.
- Support export control compliance reviews under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and Export Administration Regulations as they relate to contract performance and data deliverables.
- Research and track evolving regulatory requirements and agency policies, and brief internal stakeholders on material changes.
- Advise on contract disputes, requests for equitable adjustment, and claims under the Contract Disputes Act, coordinating with outside counsel on board or court proceedings as needed.
- Support bid protest responses at the Government Accountability Office and the Court of Federal Claims, including protest-avoidance strategy during proposal development.
- Draft and review cure notices, show cause letters, and other contract correspondence involving performance or compliance issues.
- Collaborate daily with contracts, business development, and program management professionals.
About the company
E-Space creates and deploys small, easy-to-install devices that can be tracked and connected globally. Its E-Space LEO platform uses AIoT to optimize data from these devices, turning it into actionable insights and automation. They redesign spacecraft, antennas, and terminals to cut the cost of satellite systems and make space technology more accessible. They serve governments, businesses, communities, and individuals, and emphasize ESG goals by using space data to support sustainable decisions.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$50M
Headquarters
Arlington, Texas
Founded
2021
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Arlington approved E-Space’s 30-year lease, signaling unusually strong local government backing.
- Beyon and e& partnerships validate satellite IoT demand across Bahrain and Gulf operators.
- The company’s sustainability pitch matches rising enterprise demand for cheaper, lower-impact connectivity.
What critics are saying
- Arlington’s Spring 2027 build depends on $115 million public spending and strict hiring milestones.
- E-Space disclosed only $50 million funding, far below its massive constellation ambitions.
- If Arlington slips or capital dries up, E-Space becomes a perpetual concept company.
What makes E-Space unique
- Greg Wyler’s patented LEO design targets zero-trust, gateway-free satellite networking.
- CommAgility integration gives E-Space 5G NTN source code and payload development depth.
- Arlington’s 2025 headquarters plan ties manufacturing, hangars, and satellite R&D together.
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Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Continuous learning and development
- Health and wellness care options
- Financial solutions for the future
- Optional legal services
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off