ABOUT YOU
Are you ready to play a pivotal role in shaping legal strategy and driving compliance excellence, leveraging your expertise in U.S. Federal Government contracting to translate complex regulations into actionable business solutions?
Montrose is a rapidly growing global company offering the full spectrum of consulting, testing, treatment, and human health services and technology. We are passionate about continuously innovating and evolving to provide our clients with the latest solutions for their most complex challenges across a range of industries. Join our team at Montrose where you can help build an evolving brand and top-notch marketing program, work with passionate colleagues, and support great clients blazing new paths in the environmental industry. We have 100+ offices across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia and over 3,400 employees—all ready to provide solutions for environmental needs.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
As a key member of our team, you can expect:
Mentorship and professional development resources to advance your career
Direct exposure to our industry’s leading experts who are solving the world’s toughest environmental challenges
An entrepreneurial environment where you can learn, thrive and collaborate with talented colleagues
Opportunities to engage and contribute in our Diversity, Fairness and Inclusion and Women Empowering Leadership employee resource groups
Competitive compensation package: annual salary ranging from $150,000 - $185,000 commensurate with accomplishments, performance, credentials and geography
Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
401k with a competitive 4% employer match
Progressive vacation policies, company holidays and paid parental leave benefits to ensure work/life balance
A financial assistance program that supports peers in need, known as the Montrose Foundation
Access to a student loan planning tool to optimize your student loan payoff plans and compare student loan rates with lenders.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
Reporting to the General Counsel, the Corporate Counsel, Federal Programs, will be an integral part of the Company’s legal team and will work closely with members of the legal, sales and operational teams. For this position, we are seeking seasoned counsel with U.S. Federal Government contracting experience. In this role, you will advise on a broad range of government and commercial contracting-related business and regulatory issues, working directly with key business segments on legal strategy and providing day-to-day support. The successful candidate must have the ability to identify critical legal and compliance issues pertinent to U.S. Federal Government contractors, appropriately balance risk and business strategy, and convert legal recommendations to actionable advice for operational and other personnel. The Corporate Counsel, Federal Programs, must be able to develop relationships with and influence internal and external stakeholders and will need to collaborate with peers and colleagues and must be nimble, advising on strategy at the highest level while also diving into the weeds, directly handling legal and contracting support work. Expertise in government contracts, contract drafting and negotiation, subcontracting, joint ventures, and government contracts compliance will be instrumental to your success in this role.
Successful candidates will demonstrate strong, practical knowledge of government contracting rules and regulations, a desire for significant responsibility and a fast-paced work environment, the ability to manage multiple internal clients and priorities, and excellent analytical and communication skills.
Advise on all aspects of government contracting-related business and regulatory issues, including legal strategy and day-to-day support for government and general commercial contract negotiation, performance, administration, modification, and termination.
Analyze contractual requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws, regulations, and Company policies and procedures.
Act as a strategic business partner to government sector leads, operations, and other functional teams in navigating the procurement process and drafting, reviewing, and negotiating government contracts, subcontracts, joint ventures, cooperative agreements, and modifications.
Support, train, and educate teams and develop best practices and policies to advance government contracting opportunities, strengthen partnerships, solve problems, and manage risks.
Provide counsel on compliance-related matters in a solution-oriented, business-centric way, including applicable regulations, internal policies, audits, certifications and reporting requirements.
Specific regulatory frameworks include FAR and DFARS and application of FAR flowdown clauses, regulations, data rights, Buy American Act, Service Contract Act, CMMC and other similar regulations.
Effectively advise and navigate complex regulatory requirements working closely with cross-functional teams including IT, Finance, HR, Safety and Operations.
Advise internal stakeholders on regulatory compliance matters related to state and local government procurement, including adherence to applicable statutes, regulations, and policies.
Prepare contract summaries to identify key compliance requirements.
Prepare and negotiate subcontracts for federal projects, managing flowdowns and helping oversee subcontractor qualification for government contracting.
Maintain SAM registrations and representations and certifications for subsidiaries.
Support joint ventures in administration, contracting and other reporting requirements.
Support audit readiness, regulator engagement, and internal training across the enterprise as needed.
NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS
JD from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in at least one US jurisdiction.
Minimum 10 years of experience practicing law with a focus on government contracts, preferably with in-house experience.
Strong and practical knowledge of US Federal Acquisition Regulations, the Defense Federal Regulation Acquisition Regulation Supplement, and other contracting and subcontracting regulatory compliance matters including cost accounting and CMMC (cyber and physical security) requirements.
Experience with environmental laws and regulations strongly preferred.
Sound and practical business judgment as well as common sense
Comfort in identifying, prioritizing, and solving problems
Strong writing and presentation skills and attention to detail, organizational skills, and a commitment to quality
Ability to prioritize tasks, think clearly under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and thrive with minimal supervision in a fast-pace, growing company
Ability to navigate uncertainty and provide legal guidance
Ability to think and act strategically and proactively
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees so classified. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 949-988-3500 or careers@montrose-env.com for assistance.
MAKE THE MOVE TO ACCELERATE YOUR CAREER
We are going to be blunt – the way we work may not suit everyone. We are a fast-paced, dynamic and high-growth company. You are your own boss, but you will get tons of guidance and plenty of support from talented, super-smart colleagues and its service providers. Therefore, if freedom, autonomy, and head-scratching professional challenges attract you, we could be the perfect match.
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Montrose is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Montrose is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. Montrose is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment for individuals with disabilities.