Commercial Counsel, Federal Government

Motorola Solutions

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Work type
Remote
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Salary
$170,000–$200,000 / yr
Posted
95 days ago
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Similar $176k
This role $185k
$127k most similar roles pay here $225k

This role pays more than 60% of similar roles. Most pay $136,743–$215,175 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $185k versus about $176k for comparable roles.

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About Motorola Solutions

Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: MSI) is a leading American technology company providing mission-critical communications, video security, and analytics for public safety and enterprise customers.

Motorola Solutions currently has 135 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $106,500–$140,000 across 117 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Commercial Counsel, Federal Government

Commercial Counsel - Federal Government serves as the primary legal counsel for the Silvus Technologies business unit, providing essential support for a defense-focused division of Motorola Solutions. This role involves building and implementing a comprehensive legal framework while managing day-to-day operations such as drafting, reviewing, and negotiating government and commercial contracts, bid documents like RFPs and RFIs, teaming agreements, statements of work, license agreements, and NDAs. The position requires deep expertise in FAR/DFAR provisions and U.S. Federal Government data rights to ensure compliance across sales and growth initiatives. Candidates must possess a Juris Doctorate, be admitted to a state bar, and hold U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain a security clearance. Key competencies include developing training programs, navigating export control regulations, and managing domestic preference requirements within the defense sector.

What you'll do

  • Draft, review, and negotiate government and commercial contracts including RFPs, SOWs, and license agreements.
  • Provide legal counsel on compliance with FAR/DFAR provisions and U.S. Federal Government data rights.
  • Develop and oversee corporate compliance programs and training initiatives for sales-focused organizations.
  • Support the sales team in expanding business while ensuring adherence to regulatory and contractual requirements.
  • Advise on domestic preference requirements, export control regulations, and commerciality determinations.
  • Serve as the primary legal counsel for the Silvus Technologies business unit.

What we're looking for

  • Juris Doctorate Degree is required.
  • Must be admitted to the bar in at least one state.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance.
  • 4+ years of legal experience is required.
  • 4+ years of experience working with U.S. Federal Government contracts is preferred.
  • In-depth knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and U.S. Federal Government data rights provisions is required.
  • Experience developing and administering compliance programs for sales-focused organizations is preferred.
  • Knowledge of export control regulations and commerciality determinations is a plus.

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