Job Title: Deputy General Counsel: Government & Commercial Contracts and Intellectual Property (Vice President)
Job Category: Legal
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Local
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The Opportunity:
The position reports directly to the Company’s General Counsel and works closely with other members of the Legal Department and CACI senior executives, in both staff and operations, advising them on key issues of interest and providing both legal and business guidance to support their needs. This position involves significant responsibility supporting the full range of work in CACI’s Legal Division, with particular focus on government contracts, commercial transactions, and intellectual property, and compliance with federal procurement laws and regulations.
Responsibilities:
Government Contracts
- Support CACI’s contract and procurement activities in the negotiation and administration of the Company’s business.
- Interpret, draft, and negotiate government contract clauses; manage government claims, business disputes, and bid protests.
- Draft and negotiate subcontracts and teaming agreements, address ethics and organizational conflicts of interest issues.
- Provide special expertise in federal subcontracting and purchasing requirements under applicable regulations, including Government purchasing system standards, flow down requirements, and supplier management obligations.
- Deliver practical guidance to internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with all relevant federal procurement laws and regulations.
Commercial Contracts
- Lead the review, drafting, and negotiation of commercial agreements with vendors, suppliers, service providers and technology partners.
- Provide legal and strategic guidance regarding commercial terms, licensing, risk allocation, intellectual property rights, indemnification, and other key contractual provisions.
- Support business development and operations teams in structuring transactions and optimizing contractual outcomes.
Intellectual Property
- Provide legal and strategic guidance on patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets.
- Oversee CACI’s patent program, develop and implement patent strategies in coordination with CACI leadership and manage outside patent counsel.
- Oversee IP licensing and IP terms in commercial and government agreements, including NDAs and data rights provisions.
- Advise on IP rights under FAR/DFARS and under contract, subcontracts, joint ventures, supplier agreements, and other business relationships.
- Advise on software licensing, including evaluation, drafting, negotiation, and risk analysis of software-related agreements.
- Support open‑source software compliance, including review of OSS components, license obligations, and integration of OSS policies into engineering and product workflows.
Compliance & General Legal Support
- Conduct internal investigations and serve as a point of contact for government inquiries and investigations.
- Develop policies and procedures to comply with emerging federal procurement and regulatory requirements.
- Support legal due diligence for acquisitions and divestitures; draft and negotiate transaction documents; assist management with risk allocation in corporate transactions.
- Support litigation and other general legal matters as assigned by the General Counsel.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Minimum of 18 years professional experience, to include minimum of seven (7) years of experience in government contracts, and intellectual property.
- Experience in commercial and government contracts, intellectual property, and related legal domains as described above.
- Significant experience in contract negotiation and drafting to expedite deal closures and optimize contractual terms.
- Experience with IP matters, including patent portfolio management and general IP transactions, counseling, and litigation.
- Strong understanding of FAR/DFARS requirements, including data rights and federal procurement rules.
- Strong writing skills and a reputation for integrity and professionalism.
- Superior interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with employees and management.
- Attention to detail, strong time‑management skills, critical thinking, and practical problem‑solving ability.
- Adaptability, independence, and the ability to operate in a fast‑moving environment.
- Bar: Juris Doctor and member in good standing of the bar in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- Security Clearance: Possession of or eligibility to quickly obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
Desired:
- Experience at a top‑tier law firm and excellent law school credentials, as well as in-house experience.
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What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.
Pay Range:
There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
The proposed salary range for this position is:
$149,400 - $351,000
CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
