Jun 4
Secret
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$150,000 and above
No Traveling
Business - Legal
Remote/Hybrid•Mc Lean, VA (On-Site/Office)
Are you passionate about the chance to bring your legal experience to a world class organization that is leading the way in both content and technology to serve and protect our citizens home and abroad? Do you have the skills necessary to provide legal support to a proposal team on responses to government and corporate issued solicitations? Then Thomson Reuters Special Services (TRSS) is looking for you!
About the Role
Thomson Reuters Special Services, LLC (TRSS), part of the Thomson Reuters organization, is a thriving business servicing national security, law enforcement and commercial clients. The information we provide helps our clients make some of the nation’s most critical decisions. Our products fuse proprietary data, new technology, and subject matter expertise into effective, targeted solutions. We are currently seeking a Legal Counsel to join our growing team. The Legal Counsel will report to the Chief Counsel and will support both buy-side and sell-side contracting, particularly in the US Government sector. At least 5-8 years of experience in US federal government contracting and a strong knowledge of FAR/DFAR is required for this role.
The Legal Counsel will serve as a hands-on attorney in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. As a TRSS Legal Counsel, day to day duties will primarily include the review, drafting and negotiation of US Government contracts, teaming agreements, subcontracts, Non-Disclosure Agreements, 3rd party data licenses, supplier agreements, and partner agreements. The Legal Counsel is also responsible for providing timely advice to business development, technology, product development, and finance teams regarding contractual terms at the proposal, negotiation, and contract performance stages. The position will also provide legal support to the proposal team on responses to government and corporate issued solicitations. At least 5-8 years of experience in US federal government contracting and a strong knowledge of FAR/DFAR is required for this role. As a Legal Counsel, you will also contribute to a variety of areas including:
Review, draft and negotiate US government contracts, teaming agreements, subcontracts, Non-Disclosure Agreements, 3rd party data licenses, supplier agreements, and partner agreements.
Review, negotiate, and advise on FAR and DFAR clauses applicable to our government contracts.
Review terms and conditions for Requests for Proposals, Invitations to Bid, as well as other informal bidding opportunities for government customers.
Provide legal review of supplier/partner agreements including 3rd party data and software licenses, reseller agreements, and partner/consultant agreements.
Negotiate directly with external government and commercial clients, suppliers, partners and consultants to achieve commercially beneficial terms.
Draft contractual language to ensure appropriate risk allocation and advantageous terms for the business.
Provide legal guidance in the resolution of contract issues and disputes.
Provide general legal/contracting support to business development team.
Evaluate negotiation practices and make recommendations to continually improve the process.
Recommend updates/revisions to contract templates in response to changing business needs and customer requirements.
About You
You’re a good fit for the role of Legal Counsel if you have:
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) required from an accredited law school and current attorney licensure.
5-8 years in federal government contracting and strong knowledge of FAR/DFAR required.
Experience in customer contracting and/or procurement contracting with corporate customers, with legal experience negotiating and drafting customer and/or vendor agreements including content, software and technology. Emphasis in data licensing/data rights highly desirable.
Experience structuring, drafting, analyzing and negotiating a wide range of buy side and sell side contracts, including sales agreements, data licensing agreements, teaming agreements, subcontracts, software licensing agreements, master service agreements, NDAs, and reseller agreements.
U.S. Citizenship essential to comply with government contract/agency or department of Federal Government requirements.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance with the U.S. Government.
Additional Preferred Skills:
Passion for contract review, drafting and negotiation in the government contracting sector (essential)
Ability to adapt to change, prioritize multiple projects and to work under pressure within tight deadlines
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated internal and external negotiation skills
About the Role
Thomson Reuters Special Services, LLC (TRSS), part of the Thomson Reuters organization, is a thriving business servicing national security, law enforcement and commercial clients. The information we provide helps our clients make some of the nation’s most critical decisions. Our products fuse proprietary data, new technology, and subject matter expertise into effective, targeted solutions. We are currently seeking a Legal Counsel to join our growing team. The Legal Counsel will report to the Chief Counsel and will support both buy-side and sell-side contracting, particularly in the US Government sector. At least 5-8 years of experience in US federal government contracting and a strong knowledge of FAR/DFAR is required for this role.
The Legal Counsel will serve as a hands-on attorney in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. As a TRSS Legal Counsel, day to day duties will primarily include the review, drafting and negotiation of US Government contracts, teaming agreements, subcontracts, Non-Disclosure Agreements, 3rd party data licenses, supplier agreements, and partner agreements. The Legal Counsel is also responsible for providing timely advice to business development, technology, product development, and finance teams regarding contractual terms at the proposal, negotiation, and contract performance stages. The position will also provide legal support to the proposal team on responses to government and corporate issued solicitations. At least 5-8 years of experience in US federal government contracting and a strong knowledge of FAR/DFAR is required for this role. As a Legal Counsel, you will also contribute to a variety of areas including:
Review, draft and negotiate US government contracts, teaming agreements, subcontracts, Non-Disclosure Agreements, 3rd party data licenses, supplier agreements, and partner agreements.
Review, negotiate, and advise on FAR and DFAR clauses applicable to our government contracts.
Review terms and conditions for Requests for Proposals, Invitations to Bid, as well as other informal bidding opportunities for government customers.
Provide legal review of supplier/partner agreements including 3rd party data and software licenses, reseller agreements, and partner/consultant agreements.
Negotiate directly with external government and commercial clients, suppliers, partners and consultants to achieve commercially beneficial terms.
Draft contractual language to ensure appropriate risk allocation and advantageous terms for the business.
Provide legal guidance in the resolution of contract issues and disputes.
Provide general legal/contracting support to business development team.
Evaluate negotiation practices and make recommendations to continually improve the process.
Recommend updates/revisions to contract templates in response to changing business needs and customer requirements.
About You
You’re a good fit for the role of Legal Counsel if you have:
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) required from an accredited law school and current attorney licensure.
5-8 years in federal government contracting and strong knowledge of FAR/DFAR required.
Experience in customer contracting and/or procurement contracting with corporate customers, with legal experience negotiating and drafting customer and/or vendor agreements including content, software and technology. Emphasis in data licensing/data rights highly desirable.
Experience structuring, drafting, analyzing and negotiating a wide range of buy side and sell side contracts, including sales agreements, data licensing agreements, teaming agreements, subcontracts, software licensing agreements, master service agreements, NDAs, and reseller agreements.
U.S. Citizenship essential to comply with government contract/agency or department of Federal Government requirements.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance with the U.S. Government.
Additional Preferred Skills:
Passion for contract review, drafting and negotiation in the government contracting sector (essential)
Ability to adapt to change, prioritize multiple projects and to work under pressure within tight deadlines
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated internal and external negotiation skills
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