Are you looking for a change . . . not just a new job, but perhaps a change of scenery, maybe even an adventure? Would you like to work reasonable hours and still have opportunities for career development and advancement? Do you have government contracting experience, but prefer to work outside of the DC bubble in a less crowded, less politicized area of the state? Then please keep reading. Latitude is working with a prominent manufacturing company with a mission-driven culture and family-friendly environment in the Tidewater Region of Virginia, looking to bring in their next Assistant General Counsel on an immediate, contract engagement (with the potential to transition to a full-time, permanent position within 3-12 months).

Even if you don’t live in the Norfolk, VA area, if you have relevant experience, a business-minded approach to practicing in-house, and a willingness to work onsite 40 hours/week, Latitude will provide a travel and housing stipend for any out-of-area attorney selected to work on this engagement. Latitude is considering candidates who are interested in a long-term engagement with the potential to transition to a direct/permanent hire with the Company within 12 months OR candidates who would prefer to work on a contract basis only (minimum 3-month term, but could be structured for up to 9 months if desired). So this opportunity is for those attorneys looking for a long-term home OR a brief home-away-from-home for a period of a few months. Choose your own adventure.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a highly professional, collegial team with a mission-driven focus and opportunities for future growth within the company’s legal department. Supply chain procurement and government contracts experience is required, including experience with prime contract flow-down clauses, cost accounting, and bid protests.

Basic Requirements for the Assistant General Counsel – Procurement & Government Contracts

10+ years as a practicing attorney with extensive procurement and government contracting experience
Prior experience at an Am Law 200 firm, comparable boutique, or in-house with a large government contractor
Substantial supply chain experience, preferably materials (vs. services)
Excellent academic credentials
Licensed to practice law and in good standing; must be eligible to waive into State Bar of VA as in-house counsel
Outstanding references

Position Details of the Assistant General Counsel – Procurement & Government Contracts

Type of role: Contract Engagement (minimum of 3 months, longer term if desired) or Contract-to-Hire Potential
Schedule: Full Time
Location: Onsite at Corporate Offices in Norfolk, VA Area; out-of-area candidates are encouraged to apply; travel and housing stipend provided for successful candidate who resides out-of-area

Compensation:

Pay: The annualized pay for this position ranges from $250,000 to $325,000 or more when calculated on a full-time basis. Pay for contract engagements is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market supply/demand, and the candidate’s preference (each candidate’s pay rate affects the client bill rate which can affect the candidate’s competitiveness for the position).
Benefits: In addition to pay, all Latitude Attorneys and other legal professionals working on contract engagements receive complimentary professional liability insurance coverage. All Latitude employees (including those on contract engagements) are also eligible for full benefits when working 20+ hours per week, including group medical, dental, and vision insurance, and complimentary group life, LTD and AD&D insurance. A qualified 401k plan is also available. Benefits-eligible Latitude Attorneys also receive a CLE and Professional Expense stipend.

Confidentiality
Latitude will not propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

About Latitude
Latitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. From Fortune Global 100 companies to start-ups and Global 50 law firms to boutiques, clients turn to us for top-tier attorneys and other legal professionals.

Latitude specializes in providing highly skilled former in-house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions in dozens of practice areas, including commercial contracting, data privacy, M&A, employment, litigation, and more.

Founded in 2013, Latitude has been recognized by Chambers as a leading global flexible legal staffing company and the #1 Legal Recruiter by The National Law Journal.

Latitude Contract Engagements & Secondments
Outstanding attorneys and other legal professionals who are seeking contract assignments or consulting/secondment roles choose to work with Latitude because of our competitive compensation and benefits, sophisticated and engaging work, a chance to work with great clients and peers, and a refreshing blend of freedom with self-designed boundaries. Our own experience as practicing attorneys and our client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them.

Our Specialty: Peer-Level Contract Attorneys. Latitude Attorneys have the level of skill, experience, and judgment as would be expected of a permanent member of our client’s corporate legal department or law firm and the versatility to step into challenging environments and hit the ground running. Latitude Attorneys serve on a full- or part-time contract basis, and work remotely or on-site at the client office.

Permanent Positions
Outstanding legal professionals who are seeking permanent positions choose to work with Latitude because of our deep market knowledge, career advocacy and extensive client base. Our own practice experience and client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them.

FAQ:
Q: What other legal jobs do you have?
A: If you’re interested in working with Latitude but do not think this particular legal job is the right one for you, we encourage you to explore our other open opportunities or fill out a General Application by visiting us at https://latitudelegal.com/jobs/

Q: Should I apply for this specific position if I have previously applied for another Latitude position?
A: Yes, it is better to apply to each Latitude job for which you are qualified and interested so that we immediately know of your interest in that specific role. This also enables you to share additional information about your qualifications or interest specific to each role. If you do not meet all of the qualifications for a position but think you would still be highly effective in the role, it can be helpful to include a brief explanation in your application.

Q: How can I reduce the risk of missing Latitude’s email inviting me to interview for this position?
A: Please safe-list Latitude’s URL domain name (latitudelegal.com) in your spam filter so that an email from one of our recruiters does not get caught in your spam folder. Our recruiters will never contact you by email from a URL other than latitudelegal.com.

Q: My current legal team needs help. How can I see some Latitude candidates for my legal team?
A: The fastest way is to submit the very short form on our website contact page. A member of our client services team will be back in touch with you very fast to learn more about your need so we can provide you with on point candidates to consider.

For more information about Latitude, please visit us at https://latitudelegal.com.

Thank you for your interest in Latitude!

Latitude is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
LATSL
#LI-CD1

Assistant General Counsel – Procurement & Government Contracts

Ready to get started?