Lead Counsel - Government Contracting
Washington, DC, United States
Lead Counsel - Government Contracting
Location: Washington, DC; Richmond, Virginia (REQUIRED)
Hybrid Role
Position Description
McKesson seeks an experienced government contracts attorney with eight or more years of legal experience, including significant law firm or in-house (company or government) experience supporting contracting with the federal, state, local, and tribal governments. This role will report to McKesson’s Managing Lead Counsel, Government Contracting and advise McKesson Medical-Surgical Government Solutions on an array of government contracts issues.
Primary responsibilities
Provide legal support for McKesson Medical-Surgical Government Solution’s pursuit and performance of federal, state, local, and tribal government contracts
Develop close working relationship with business stakeholders to facilitate efficient and effective review of solicitations and preparation of proposals
Work directly with business leaders and other members of the General Counsel Organization (GCO) to identify and address risks and issues raised by contracting with the government
Represent McKesson Medical-Surgical Government Solutions in engagements with government attorneys and contracting professionals
Collaborate with other attorneys and members of the GCO, business and supporting teams that engage with government customers to develop and implement appropriate compliance processes and controls that address government contracting requirements
Serves as a legal advisor on a wide array of topics relating to segment needs, including legal risk mitigation, customer management, strategic initiatives and compliance programs
The following experience is preferred:
Federal Supply Schedules (GSA and VA) preferred
Bid Protests
Healthcare industry or other areas of federal oversight are desired
Minimum Qualifications
Juris Doctor Degree and a member of a state bar
Eight years of experience advising on government contracting
Critical Skills
Knowledge of federal, state, and local government contracting rules
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to provide sound, clear legal advice within the company, including senior business executives
Ability to adapt communication style depending on the recipient’s level of sophistication and familiarity with government contracting
Comfortable working on multiple projects concurrently
Business acumen dealing with risk management and organizational savvy
Ability to work closely with, facilitate interactions within, and influence large cross-functional teams (including representatives from other areas of the GCO regulatory and compliance professionals, sales professionals and operations managers)
Must be a team player who can develop strong working relationships and work collaboratively with internal clients and other members of the legal team
Location
Washington, D.C.; Richmond, Virginia
Must be authorized to work in the US. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
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