Deputy General Counsel: Government & Commercial Contracts and IP (VP)

About the role

CACI is hiring a Deputy General Counsel for Government and Commercial Contracts and Intellectual Property, reporting directly to the General Counsel and working closely with the Legal Department and senior executives. The role advises on key issues and provides legal and business guidance, with a focus on government contracts, commercial transactions, intellectual property and compliance with federal procurement laws. It is a full-time regular position with up to 10% local travel.

Key responsibilities

• Government contracts: support contract and procurement activities, interpret, draft and negotiate government contract clauses, manage claims, disputes and bid protests, draft subcontracts and teaming agreements, and advise on federal subcontracting and purchasing requirements.
• Commercial contracts: lead review, drafting and negotiation of commercial agreements, advise on licensing, risk allocation, IP rights and indemnification, and support business development and operations teams.
• Intellectual property: advise on patents, copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets, oversee the patent program and outside patent counsel, manage IP licensing and NDAs, advise on software licensing and open-source software compliance.
• Compliance and general legal support: conduct internal investigations, develop compliance policies, support legal due diligence for acquisitions and divestitures, and support litigation and other matters as assigned.

Required profile

• Juris Doctor and membership in good standing of a U.S. bar.
• Top Secret/SCI security clearance, or eligibility to obtain it quickly.
• At least 18 years of professional experience, including at least 7 years in government contracts and intellectual property.
• Significant experience in contract negotiation and drafting, and in IP matters including patent portfolio management and litigation.
• Strong writing skills, attention to detail, time management and problem-solving abilities.
• Desired: experience at a top-tier law firm, excellent law school credentials and in-house experience.

Required skills

• Strong understanding of FAR/DFARS requirements, including data rights and federal procurement rules.
• Contract negotiation and drafting.

What we offer

• Proposed salary range of $149,400 - $351,000.
• Healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education and time-off benefits.
• A flexible time-off benefit and learning resources.