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Description

Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC) is a fast-growing Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) regional corporation for the Bering Strait and Norton Sound region owned by more than 8,100 Alaska Native shareholders. BSNC and its family of companies is mission-driven to improve the quality of life of its people through economic development while protecting its land and preserving its culture and heritage.BSNC operates a diverse portfolio of companies with projects and employees across the United States and abroad. Our companies serve the federal government and commercial customers in an array of industries including construction, security, IT, logistics, professional services, environmental, base operations, and procurement.BSNC is seeking an experienced lawyer to join our team and support our growth and mission. Under the direction of General Counsel this role involves collaborating with key stakeholders to identify legal requirements, manage external legal relationships, and offer strategic guidance across BSNC's family of companies. In this role, you will provide legal counsel on all aspects of U.S. federal, state and local government contracting.If you are a collaborative professional with experience in government contracting, we encourage you to apply.

• This role offers the flexibility of a hybrid or remote work schedule, allowing you to work remotely or from an area in or near Anchorage, Colorado Springs, Baltimore, Alexandria or Sacramento.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deep experience in federal, state and local government contracting including solicitation review, bid and proposal support, negotiation, compliance, performance, dispute resolution, and contract closeout.
• Advise on Requests for Equitable Adjustments (REAs), contract modifications, and claims, including strategy, drafting, and negotiation.
• Advise internal stakeholders on all aspects of government acquisition laws and regulations, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and agency-specific regulations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate government contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, joint venture agreements, NDAs, leases, and other related documents.
• Draft formal correspondence, including notices required by the terms of a contract, responses to formal notices received from external parties, including government customers, subcontractors, and vendors, and other corporate matters. Formal correspondence covers a wide range of topics, including delays, changes to the scope of work (change orders), payment issues, project milestones, performance deficiencies, and intent to terminate.
• Conduct legal research, provide legal analysis, and prepare written opinions and other documents in support of BSNC's contracts as required.
• Provide counsel on small business programs, set-asides, socioeconomic certifications, and compliance obligations (e.g., SBA regulations, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), 8(a) programs).
• Support internal and external audits and investigations, including responses to DCAA, DCMA, IG, GAO, and other agency inquiries.
• Advise on compliance matters related to cybersecurity requirements (e.g., CMMC, NIST 800-171), export controls (ITAR, EAR), Truthful Cose or Pricing Data, and mandatory disclosure obligations.
• Monitor regulatory changes affecting government contracting and communicate impacts to stakeholders.
• Assist with internal training programs on government contracting compliance and best practices.
• Support dispute resolution matters, including bid protests (GAO, COFC), contract claims and appeals, terminations, and litigation strategy.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to develop risk mitigation strategies and ensure contractual obligations are properly managed.
• Interact with external counsel, government contracting officers, and regulator agencies as needed.
• Oversee outside counsel and litigation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the General Counsel.

Required (Minimum) Qualifications

• J.D from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in any U.S. state.
• At least 5 years of relevant legal experience.
• Deep knowledge of federal acquisition regulations, bid protest procedures and compliance obligations.
• In-depth understanding of the FAR, DFARS, and federal procurement lifecycle.
• Strong contract negotiation, legal writing, and risk assessment.

Shareholder Preference. BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, BSNC shareholder descendants and BSNC shareholder spouses.Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

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