Associate Counsel, Contracts
Thermo Fisher ScientificSalary not specified
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Aerospace, Defense, ManufacturingIndustries
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school; active bar membership
- 8–12 years of government contracts experience in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing
- Deep understanding of FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and export controls
- Strong record managing compliance programs and contract disputes
- U.S. citizenship required (ITAR)
Responsibilities
- Be a key founding member of the Hadrian Legal Team
- Support Federal Sales team to efficiently capture new contracts, grow existing contracts, and set up follow-on opportunities for future contracts
- Assist in the strategy development for new business, including overseeing and evaluating major proposals and white papers with the Federal Sales team
- Manage relationships with procurement office representatives at Government agencies
- Provide legal counsel and day-to-day management of the entire acquisitions lifecycle - scoping, drafting, negotiations and execution
- Lead or assist in key negotiations, resolve performance issues, identify risks and mitigations, and ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and policies
- Develop software contracting approaches for delivering software to the Department of Defense and negotiate those agreements with contracting officers and program counsel
- Manage end-to-end government contract lifecycles — scoping, drafting, negotiation, and execution
- Advise leadership on FAR/DFARS, ITAR, and export control requirements
- Support proposal, pricing, and program management teams to ensure compliance readiness
- Lead audits, investigations, and mandatory disclosures
- Develop and maintain government contract templates, clause libraries, and workflows
- Partner with agencies and outside counsel on contracting issues and disputes
- Deliver training and compliance programs for government contracting and ethics
Skills
Government Contracts
Federal Acquisition Regulation
FAR
DFARS
Export Controls
ITAR
Contract Negotiation
Procurement Law
Compliance
Risk Management
Hadrian
Automated factories for precision metal components
About Hadrian
Hadrian builds automated factories to produce precision metal components for the Space & Defense industry. These factories are designed to manufacture parts for rockets, satellites, jets, and drones much faster and cheaper than traditional machine shops. By automating the manufacturing process, Hadrian can deliver flight-grade machined parts in as little as 5 to 21 days, depending on the complexity of the part. The company uses advanced scheduling and capacity management systems to ensure timely delivery and provides customers with real-time visibility into their orders, including inspection results. Unlike its competitors, Hadrian focuses on creating a highly efficient production environment that significantly reduces costs and improves production speed. The goal is to enhance the manufacturing capabilities of their customers and support them in bringing new products to market more effectively.
Torrance, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2020Year Founded
$224.3MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Industrial & Manufacturing, DefenseIndustries
51-200Employees
Benefits
Substantial equity grants
Healthcare, vision, dental, & life Insurance
Stipends for relocation, home office and/or flights to LA
Exposure to Tier 1 VCs & Angel Investors
If you leave to start your own company, we'll invest and help you fundraise
Risks
Increased competition from automated manufacturing startups threatens Hadrian's market share.
Reliance on venture capital funding poses financial risks for Hadrian's expansion plans.
Geopolitical tensions could lead to regulatory changes impacting Hadrian's operations.
Differentiation
Hadrian builds autonomous, software-defined precision component factories for aerospace and defense.
The company delivers flight-grade machined parts in 5-21 days, enhancing efficiency.
Real-time visibility and advanced scheduling set Hadrian apart in precision manufacturing.
Upsides
Increased demand for precision components in the eVTOL market boosts Hadrian's growth potential.
U.S. government investment in domestic manufacturing aligns with Hadrian's expansion plans.
Industry 4.0 technologies enhance Hadrian's automated factory systems, improving efficiency.
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