Counsel, Government Contracts & Government Programs

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Job Summary

We are looking for a Counsel to join the Cable Legal Compliance team. The Counsel, Government Contracts & Government Programs, will be responsible for providing legal and compliance support for Comcast Cable’s Government Contracts and Government Programs teams. Specifically, this position will support Comcast Cable’s participation in federal, state, and local government contracts and in government subsidies, grants, and funding programs.

This position involves regular interaction with Comcast’s leadership and requires the ability to work with considerable autonomy. The successful candidate will be a highly skilled, law-firm- or government-trained lawyer with significant government contracts and government programs experience. This is a front-line role for a confident, proactive, business-minded lawyer with excellent judgment and integrity who can work with colleagues across the organization to drive compliance with all applicable laws and company policies. The position will report to the Deputy General Counsel, Government Contracts, who is the subject matter expert responsible for compliance with federal, state, and local government contracts. The Counsel also will collaborate with the Chief Compliance Officer, work closely with the Chief Legal Risk and Governance Officer as it relates to government programs, and partner with stakeholders across the company to provide expertise and guidance on compliance risks, and to support implementation of and enhance the compliance program.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• Provides legal counsel and support to one or more business units and/or the corporate headquarters. Counsels on a broad range of legal issues related to assigned area(s).
• Provides leadership in one or more legal specialties and disseminates information on trends and innovations within the specialty.
• Performs legal research when and as necessary to resolve legal issues and determine the appropriate course of action regarding a particular issue/case.
• Engages and directs outside counsel to undertake specific and complex work requiring the application of highly specialized legal knowledge.
• Oversees the completion of projects including planning, assigning, and monitoring; reviewing progress and accuracy of work; evaluating results, etc.
• Provides mentorship and guidance to legal staff including junior Attorneys, Paralegals, Contract Specialists, and administrative staff, as required.
• Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
• Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Requires minimum 4–6 years of legal experience at a large firm, government agency, or corporation specializing in providing legal and regulatory advice in connection with government contracts and government programs. 
• Law Degree from top tier U.S. law school. Top 20% of class and law review strongly preferred. 
• Experience in building and maintaining legal compliance programs with effective training, communications, and monitoring to ensure adherence to U.S. federal, state, and local procurement laws and regulations, including but not limited to 2 CFR Part 200, as well as regulatory requirements arising out of participation in various government programs.
• Experience handling a host of government contracts and government programs matters stemming from contracting issues (e.g., formation, negotiation, administration, flow down requirements; bid protests; claims and disputes; terminations; cybersecurity requirements and data protection; and supply chain accountability).
• Knowledge of and experience with cost accounting and pricing principles, changes and equitable adjustments, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, suspension and debarment, small business programs, prime/sub/vendor/customer relations and management, teaming agreements, audits, investigations, and regulatory reviews.
• Knowledge of and experienc