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Role Description

The Assistant General Counsel, Government Contracts provides legal guidance on federal, state, and local government contracts and subcontracts. This role focuses on:

• Reviewing and negotiating contract provisions
• Advising internal teams on rights and obligations under government agreements
• Supporting compliance, investigations, and bid protest matters

This position partners closely with business teams, the Legal Department, and executive leadership to mitigate contractual risk while supporting Conduent’s government business operations. The ideal candidate brings strong negotiation skills, deep knowledge of federal contracting regulations, and the ability to communicate complex legal matters clearly to stakeholders across the organization.

Candidates with slightly less experience may be considered for a Senior Counsel title.

Qualifications

• Earn a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Obtain a Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Maintain an active license to practice law in one or more relevant jurisdictions
• Demonstrate a minimum of five years of relevant legal experience in government contracting
• Apply strategic thinking and negotiation skills when reviewing and structuring contract provisions
• Communicate clearly and effectively in legal and business correspondence and reports
• Negotiate diplomatically and effectively with internal stakeholders and external counsel
• Model exemplary behavior when working with internal teams and external partners
• Manage priorities effectively to ensure responsibilities are completed accurately and on time
• Adapt to and utilize new technology and legal tools as needed
• Present complex legal information clearly to stakeholders across all levels of the organization
• Maintain a strong sense of urgency while delivering high-quality legal work

Requirements

• Demonstrate knowledge of federal government contracting, including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), cost principles, Cost Accounting Standards, and bid protest processes
• Understand the legal aspects of government healthcare programs such as Medicaid and federally funded state contracts
• Apply a strong understanding of contract clause risk and liability considerations in government agreements
• Exhibit strong business and financial acumen when advising on contractual matters

Benefits

• Comprehensive health & welfare benefits effective from day one
• Robust retirement savings programs
• Access to employee discounts on merchandise, services, travel, and more
• Career growth opportunities within a global organization
• Award-winning paid training platforms
• Competitive paid time off (PTO) packages
• A great work environment that values diversity and inclusion