Castelion
Senior Legal Counsel, Government Contracts
Torrance, CA +3 · Senior · Full-time · Posted Sep 7, 2026
- Location
- Torrance, CA
Washington, DC
DC - Virginia
19951 Mariner Ave, Torance, CA 90503 - Experience
- 5+ years of experience in government contracts law
- Education
- JD from an accredited law school
- Visa sponsorship
- The position requires access to export-controlled information; employment is contingent on being able to access applicable information without additional export licensing. If designated, employment may also depend on obtaining and maintaining required U.S. Government security clearance or other authorization and satisfying applicable citizenship or eligibility requirements.
About the job
Owns U.S. government contracting legal matters across the contract lifecycle, advising teams on defense programs, compliance, negotiations, and acquisition strategy.
What you'll do
- Lead legal strategy and execution for U.S. government contracts, including DoD programs.
- Advise on proposals, negotiations, program execution, regulatory compliance, audits, and government interactions.
- Partner with business development and develop scalable contracting processes and playbooks.
What they ask for
- JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership.
- Deep expertise in FAR/DFARS and DoD contracting environments.
- Experience at a top law firm, defense contractor, or within government.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance; strong business judgment and ability to support high-tempo engineering and program teams.
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.
Tools
FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR, CAS
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