Government Contracts and Compliance Attorney - Remote

Convergint is looking for a full-time, enthusiastic, forward-thinking, and compliance-driven government contracts and compliance manager to join our amazing culture. In this role, you will support our contracting needs and strategy as they relate to the sale of products and services to Convergint’s government customers, our compliance with applicable government rules and regulations, and our interactions with agencies, officials, and other partners. You will work hand-in-hand with other members of the legal team and our business partners on developing Convergint’s offerings government customers. As a Government Contracts and Compliance Manager you are a part of a dynamic legal team that allows you to grow as Convergint grows.

*This position will sit onsite 3 days/week and remote 2 days/week at one of our office locations. Schaumburg, IL or Columbia, MD highly preferred.*

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Who You Are

You have a passion for providing world-class service to customers, colleagues and communities. You are a person of integrity with a commitment to growth, accountability and delivering results. You want to join an organization with a positive culture that embraces inclusion and allows everyone to be the best version of themselves at work and home. You want to grow with us and deliver results as an exceptional Contracts and Compliance Manager.

Who We Are

With 20-years of proven growth and exceptional performance, our mission is to be our customer’s best service provider. We realize the importance of diversity in achieving that goal. Our company was built upon a solid foundation of 10 Values and Beliefs which drive our unmatched culture, making us the #1 global, serviced-based systems integrator in the industry. We take great pride in protecting the lives and assets of our customers and their communities with the solutions we provide.

What you’ll do with “Our Training and Your Experience”

Convergint's greatest strength is our people! Every colleague is encouraged to participate in our Recruit Awesome People program, helping us grow Convergint by promoting our colleague-first culture and referring top talent to the Talent Acquisition Team and hiring managers.

• Develop and grow our business, operations, compliance and legal framework as it relates to the sale of products and services to our Federal, State, Local and Education government customers.
• Support the (i) the negotiation and documentation of government sales agreements on behalf of the Company, (ii) the review and implementation of policies, processes and monitoring to ensure compliance with government regulations, including, Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other applicable government or agency specific regulations; (iii) internal investigations as subject matter expert; and (iv) M&A due diligence.
• Draft or update corresponding processes, guidelines and policies as needed to support government customers.
• Develop and deliver training to internal sales and business colleagues on commercial and compliance requirements for government customers.
• Partner with and counsel business leaders across varying levels of our organization to support our government sales strategy, providing clear and practical guidance to business leaders.

You Have

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 6 years Federal government compliance and procurement experience such as legal counsel, procurement manager, contracting officer or contracting officer technical representative, DCMA or DCAA auditor.
• In-depth knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARs), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other relevant procurement statutes and regulations.
• Experience with drafting and negotiating federal and commercial documents such as contracts, subcontracts, Teaming Agreements and non-disclosure agreements.
• Experience with collaborating with cross-functional teams and business leaders to develop comprehensive, business-oriented solutions to problems.
• Understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements related to government contracts.
• Curious thinker who has experience with complex business models and identifying process improvements.
• Commitment to a creative, inclusive, and diverse workplace, and ability to contribute to a sense of belonging in the broader Legal Department.
• Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision to negotiate commercial contracts and keep up to date on changes in government compliance.
• Experience advising on competition and lobbying matters relevant to government contractors is a plus.
• Experience advising on IT, cybersecurity, data security, supply chain, and other highly technical concepts and associated regulatory and contractual requirements is a plus.
• Strong sense of ownership of work product and ability to proactively anticipate needs of the legal department and business units
• Pragmatic and practical approach to legal advice and legal support.
• Ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment.
• Thrives in a constantly evolving environment by showing high adaptability.
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration in a professional setting.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested or required.

*This position will sit onsite 3 days/week and remote 2 days/week at one of our office locations. Schaumburg, IL or Columbia, MD highly preferred.*

Company Benefits and Perks

Convergint fosters a supportive, accessible, and inclusive environment in which individuals of different backgrounds and identities are able to realize their maximum potential within the company. We offer a variety of programs and exceptional benefits to all of our colleagues:

• Company Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Fun & Laughter Day Off
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plan
• Life insurance & Disability Plan
• Wellness Program
• 401K Matching Plan
• Colleague Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary and compensation plan
• Vehicle reimbursement plan
• Corporate Social Responsibility Day
• And much more…

Convergint is committed to a culture of Inclusion and Diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Visit our Convergint careers site to learn more about the company and the exciting opportunities available.