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This position is a hybrid role requiring the successful candidate to be based either in West Palm Beach, Florida or Valdosta, Georgia. This position will provide legal guidance and support across a broad range of corporate and operational matters for Blue Ops, Inc., with primary emphasis on employment law, commercial contracting, manufacturing agreements, and legal matters involving military and government contracting.\nThe successful candidate will support a rapidly growing defense technology company engaged in the design, development, manufacturing, integration, and deployment of advanced unmanned maritime systems for military, government, and commercial customers.\nThe ideal candidate will possess strong commercial contracting skills, meaningful experience advising on employment law matters, and the ability to provide practical legal advice in a dynamic, technology-driven manufacturing environment.\nParticularly desirable qualifications include familiarity with vessel construction agreements, maritime liability, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) requirements, and intellectual property rights associated with defense technologies and government contracting.\nPreference will be given to attorneys with prior military legal experience, including former Judge Advocate General (JAG) officers, or attorneys who have worked in-house or in private practice representing defense contractors, government contractors, or military technology companies.\nKey Responsibilities\n1. Employment Law and Human Resources\nProvide legal advice and counsel to Human Resources and executive leadership regarding federal and state employment laws and workplace compliance.\nAdvise on employee hiring, performance management, disciplinary actions, workplace investigations, terminations, reductions in force, and employee relations.\nDraft, review, and negotiate employment agreements, executive employment agreements, independent contractor agreements, separation agreements, restrictive covenants, and confidentiality agreements.\nProvide guidance concerning wage and hour laws, employee classification, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, employee leave, and workplace accommodations.\nAssist in developing, reviewing, and maintaining employee handbooks, employment policies, and internal compliance procedures.\nSupport employment-related disputes, administrative proceedings, and litigation in coordination with outside counsel.\nAdvise on employment matters arising in manufacturing, engineering, defense contracting, and multistate operational environments.\n2. Commercial and Manufacturing Contracting\nDraft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements, including:Master Services Agreements (MSAs) and Statements of Work (SOWs).\nManufacturing, fabrication, assembly, and production agreements.\nSupplier, vendor, procurement, and subcontractor agreements.\nEngineering, product development, and technology integration agreements.\nLicensing, distribution, reseller, and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) agreements.\nNondisclosure agreements, teaming agreements, strategic partnership agreements, and memoranda of understanding.\n\nNegotiate and advise on contractual provisions addressing indemnification, limitation of liability, warranties, insurance, intellectual property ownership, confidentiality, and termination rights.\nSupport manufacturing and supply chain operations by addressing contractual issues involving quality assurance, production delays, product acceptance, delivery obligations, and supplier performance.\nAssist in structuring agreements involving prototype development, new product integration, and technology commercialization.\nWork directly with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and executive teams to develop commercially practical contracting solutions.\nAssist in resolving contract disputes, supplier disagreements, and performance-related issues.\n3. Military and Government Contracting\nSupport legal matters involving contracts and business relationships with the U.S. Department of Defense, federal agencies, prime contractors, and defense industry partners.\nDraft, review, and negotiate government-related contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, and other defense procurement arrangements.\nIdentify and evaluate contractual risks associated with government procurement, contract performance, and regulatory compliance.\nProvide legal guidance concerning applicable FAR and DFARS requirements, including government contracting clauses and subcontractor flow-down obligations.\nSupport contractual matters involving Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements, prototype development programs, research and development arrangements, and production contracts.\nAssist in evaluating government contract intellectual property provisions, including technical data rights, government-purpose rights, restricted rights, and ownership of contractor-developed technology.\nCoordinate with internal personnel and specialized outside counsel concerning ITAR, EAR, procurement integrity, and other defense industry compliance obligations.\nAssist with contract performance disputes, termination issues, government inquiries, and procurement-related risk management.\n4. Maritime Law and Maritime Contracting\nProvide legal support concerning the company's maritime operations, including the design, manufacture, testing, and deployment of unmanned surface vessels (USVs) and related technologies.\nDraft, review, and negotiate agreements involving vessel construction, prototype development, maritime manufacturing, vessel acquisition, and maritime services.\nAssist in evaluating contractual responsibility for vessel design, construction, seaworthiness, inspection, testing, delivery, and acceptance.\nIdentify and address maritime-related contractual risks, including vessel damage, transportation liability, product liability, insurance requirements, and operational responsibility.\nSupport legal matters involving maritime defense platforms, autonomous vessels, and integration of advanced technologies into maritime systems.\nCoordinate with specialized maritime counsel regarding admiralty law, Coast Guard requirements, maritime insurance, and vessel-related claims when appropriate.\nAdvise business and operational teams regarding allocation of liability among vessel manufacturers, component suppliers, technology integrators, and end users.\n5. General Corporate Legal Support\nProvide day-to-day legal counsel to management and business teams on operational, commercial, and regulatory matters.\nAssist with corporate governance, compliance initiatives, internal policies, and other matters assigned by the General Counsel.\nSupport intellectual property protection, technology licensing, confidentiality, and proprietary information matters.\nAssist in managing outside counsel, litigation, commercial disputes, and regulatory inquiries.\nDevelop and maintain standardized contracts, legal templates, and internal contracting procedures.\nSupport strategic partnerships, business development initiatives, and corporate transactions as needed.\nProactively identify legal and commercial risks and recommend practical solutions consistent with company objectives.\nRequired Qualifications\nJuris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.\nActive membership in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.\n Minimum of five (5) years of legal experience, including substantial experience in commercial contracting, employment law, or corporate legal practice.\nDemonstrated ability to independently draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements.\nWorking knowledge of federal and Florida/ Georgia state employment laws and experience providing employment-related legal advice.\nStrong understanding of contractual risk allocation, including indemnification, limitation of liability, warranties, intellectual property ownership, and dispute resolution.\nAbility to work directly with business leaders, operational personnel, and technical teams to develop practical legal solutions.\nExcellent legal research, analytical, drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.\nAbility to independently manage multiple legal matters in a fast-paced business environment.\nStrong professional judgment, attention to detail, and ability to appropriately manage confidential and sensitive information.\nPreferred Qualifications\nPreference will be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:\nMilitary and Defense Industry Experience\nPrior military service, particularly as a Judge Advocate General (JAG) officer or attorney supporting military procurement, acquisition, or operational matters.\nPrior in-house legal experience with a defense contractor, government contractor, aerospace manufacturer, maritime defense company, or military technology business.\nExperience representing companies engaged in the development, manufacturing, or integration of military equipment, unmanned systems, or defense technologies.\nExperience working with DoD contracting officers, acquisition personnel, program managers, or military procurement organizations.\nParticularly Desirable Specialized Experience\nVessel Construction and Maritime Contracting: Familiarity with vessel construction agreements, shipbuilding or boat manufacturing contracts, vessel acceptance requirements, seaworthiness obligations, and allocation of responsibilities among vessel manufacturers, suppliers, and technology integrators.\nMaritime Liability: Understanding of maritime liability principles, admiralty law, vessel-related risk allocation, maritime insurance, and legal issues involving autonomous or unmanned surface vessels.\nFAR/DFARS: Working knowledge of federal defense procurement requirements, including FAR/DFARS clauses, government contracting compliance, subcontractor flow-down provisions, and contractual requirements associated with DoD procurement.\nDefense-Related Intellectual Property Rights: Familiarity with intellectual property ownership and licensing in defense contracting, including technical data rights, government-purpose rights, restricted rights, software rights, and intellectual property developed under government-funded or contractor-funded programs.\n Additional Preferred Experience\nExperience with Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreements, government-funded research and development, and prototype contracting.\nFamiliarity with ITAR, EAR, and other defense industry regulatory requirements.\nExperience supporting manufacturing operations, supply chain contracting, and product development.\nExperience handling multistate employment law matters within a corporate environment.\nExperience advising rapidly growing companies or businesses operating in highly regulated industries.\nActive or previously held U.S. government security clearance.\nThe Corporate Counsel will serve as a hands-on legal advisor supporting the company's business operations and strategic objectives. This position requires an attorney who is comfortable working directly with operational teams, independently negotiating agreements, and providing timely, practical legal advice.\nWhile expertise in employment law and commercial contracting is central to the position, the successful candidate should demonstrate a strong interest in defense technology, government procurement, and maritime operations, together with a willingness to develop additional expertise in these areas.\nThe ideal candidate will bring a combination of legal sophistication, business judgment, operational awareness, and the flexibility required to support a growing defense technology organization.\n\nBackground Check\n\nThis position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. 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