Credence has an immediate opening for a highly motivated Government Contracts Employment Attorney who has proven proposal management and writing expertise in support of IT solution-based proposals within the Federal sector.

Join a team where innovation meets mission. Our AI, cloud, cyber, and modernization solutions save agencies thousands of hours, safeguard national security, and strengthen health and humanitarian missions worldwide. With 1,700+ team members, 1,500+ AI/data experts, and 100+ prime contracts, we deliver at scale and with purpose. Credence has a long-standing recognition as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post and is listed among the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies. We encourage all employees to expand beyond their boundaries and contribute to world-changing Federal challenges.

We are seeking a Government Contracts Employment Attorney with a track record of results, who can manage and write proposals for IT-based Federal sector opportunities.

• Provide day-to-day legal counsel on a wide range of employment-related matters, including hiring, discipline, performance management, accommodations, leave issues, terminations, separations, agency audits, unions, SCA, and international employment
• Manage and oversee employment litigation, including strategy development, case management, coordination with outside counsel, and reporting to leadership
• Represent Credence and our interests to opposing counsel
• Draft, review, and update employment-related policies, procedures, handbooks, and training materials
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify and mitigate risks and promote best practices in employment law compliance
• Conduct or support internal training on employment law topics for HR, management, and staff
• Assist Contracts and Legal staff with government and commercial contracts, including:
  • Ensuring compliance with applicable federal regulations, FAR/DFARS guidelines, company policies, and contractual obligations; monitor potential risks related to contract terms and conditions and proactively implement mitigation strategies
  • Leading and/or providing guidance on negotiations with customers and partners
  • Drafting and reviewing terms and conditions; communicating contract requirements to operations teams; managing contract changes
  • Negotiating nondisclosure, teaming, consulting, subcontract, and license agreements
  • Analyzing RFPs, solicitations, and contracts terms and conditions as required

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Member must be in good standing with the State Bar in VA or DC
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant legal experience, with a strong focus on employment and labor related matters
• Must have a minimum of 5 years in advising federal government contractor clients
• Significant experience handling employment litigation and administrative agency matters
• In-depth knowledge of federal and state employment and labor laws and regulations
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and judgment skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to provide clear and practical legal advice to non-lawyers
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources