Sr. Principal Corporate Counsel

Job Summary:

Mercury Systems Legal Department is seeking a Sr. Prin Corporate Counsel to serve as the lead Supply Chain Attorney for a defense contractor at the forefront of complex, mission-critical programs. We are looking for a proactive, independent thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to make a meaningful impact. In this role, you will have the opportunity to drive process-improvement initiatives across our Legal Department and Supply Chain organization.

Mercury is a dynamic, forward-thinking company that genuinely embraces fresh ideas and bold improvements. If you are energized by problem-solving and identifying inefficiencies, building smarter solutions, and influencing change, you will fit right at home.This position is ideal for someone who prefers autonomy over direction—someone who navigates evolving priorities with ease, partners effectively across diverse teams, and isn’t afraid to “roll up their sleeves.” If you are motivated by tackling complex challenges and seeing your work deliver real, lasting impact—we want to hear from you.

• →Providing legal support, counselling, and advice to senior business officials, contracts professionals, and supply chain personnel on both the “selling side” and “buying” side of the Company’s business, as well as IP-related issues
• →Providing legal review and guidance on issues related to procurement, logistics, subcontractor and supplier management, and subcontractor and supplier contract negotiations in support of the Company’s U.S. Government and non-U.S.G. contracts
• →Potentially directing other attorneys and non-attorneys
• →Drafting and negotiating critical terms directly with customers and suppliers
• →Maintaining and revising, as necessary, the Company’s standard template purchasing, IP and other supplier-related agreements
• →Structure, draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, including purchase agreements, service contracts, supplier agreements, consultant agreements, and real property leases.
• →Advise on legal risks and business terms of various supply chain arrangements
• →Establish frameworks, SOPs, and process improvements to help streamline reviews
• →Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations pertaining to supply chain management
• →Engage with Company trade compliance team to ensure compliance with customs, export controls, sanctions, and trade laws
• →Support the resolution of disputes or litigation related to supply chain issues
• →Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and implement supply chain strategies and policies
• →Partner with and train supply chain personnel on terms and conditions and negotiation
• →Provide contract due diligence support for the Company’s M&A activities
• →An active DoD secret clearance or the ability to obtain one.  US Citizenship is required.

• JD degree from an accredited law school and be admitted to practice law in at least one US State.
• Typically requires 8+ years’ experience as an attorney; 5+ years’ experience in government contracts with a focus on supply chain
• Deep understanding and experience with the FAR, DFARS, and other defense-related government contracting laws, regulations, and practices with particular emphasis on the supply chain
• Extensive experience drafting and negotiating defense-related government contract terms, including cost-based, fixed-priced, development, and production contracts and subcontracts
• Extensive experience with contract changes and Requests for Equitable Adjustment (REA’s) and disputes and litigation of such contracts
• Drafting and negotiating all types of commercial-based contracts and agreements
• Drafting and negotiating data rights and all types of IP licensing agreements
• Conducting due diligence as part of M&A activities
• Proven ability to establish processes and SOPs from scratch
• Ability to travel up to 20% as needed.

We are committed to making Mercury a great place to work, no matter where our employees are located. We offer a casual and enjoyable atmosphere that allows employees to learn and grow. We help and care for one another and work as one to achieve results for us and for our customers. We value communication and transparency, and strive to foster two-way dialogue at all levels of the organization. We are committed to lifelong learning, offering comprehensive skills training and tuition reimbursement. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or you are an experienced professional, it's important to us that you feel recognized and rewarded for your contributions.

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As an equal opportunity employer, Mercury Systems is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact the number below for assistance.

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