Hadrian
Associate General Counsel, Government Contracts
$325K–$350K
Washington, DC +1 · On-site · Full-time · Posted Feb 5, 2026
- Location
- Washington, DC
Los Angeles, CA - Experience
- 10-15+ years; the posting specifies practice in a firm and/or in-house environment.
- Education
- JD from an accredited law school.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State, to comply with ITAR.
About the job
Advises Hadrian on U.S. government and defense contracts throughout their lifecycle, including negotiations, compliance, performance issues, and contracting processes.
What you'll do
- Advise on government contracts and subcontracts, including FAR/DFARS requirements and clause flow-downs.
- Negotiate and support government contracts, task orders, subcontracts, teaming agreements, CRADAs, and other collaboration agreements.
- Guide compliance, contract performance matters, and scalable contracting processes; work with internal teams and outside counsel.
What they ask for
- JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- 10-15+ years of experience practicing government contracts law in a firm and/or in-house environment.
- Significant experience supporting defense, aerospace, or national security-related programs.
- Deep working knowledge of FAR/DFARS and government contracting principles, with experience advising on both prime contracts and subcontracts.
Nice to have
- In-house government contracts experience at a defense, aerospace, or manufacturing company; or experience at a defense prime, major subcontractor, or government-focused law firm.
- Familiarity with classified or export-controlled programs; experience supporting scaled production or manufacturing programs for government customers; or a security clearance.
Pay
$325,000 - $350,000 USD base salary
Tools
FAR, DFARS, CRADAs
Model-written summary · the original posting is authoritative