Sr. Government Contracts Counsel

What's the job?Saint-Gobain is in search of a Sr. Government Contracts Counsel to supports its businesses across the US and Canada. Reporting to the Sr. Associate General Counsel of HPS, the Sr. Government Contracts Counsel will have the responsibility of working with the Saint-Gobain businesses on a multitude of regulatory and Government contract areas and matters. Saint-Gobain businesses, particularly within High Performance Solutions (HPS), engage in robust business with the U.S. Government, often via prime contractors. The role will require the ability to work with multiple teams and individuals across all businesses while advising and providing the necessary leadership for regulatory and government compliance decision making at all levels. The individual will need to be agile and have the ability to influence the businesses through sound decision making skills.What will you do?Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Defining the necessary level of knowledge on existing and emerging regulatory compliance requirements related to government contracting across the organization, including state/local and federal government contract compliance, grants and cooperative agreements, and export controlsDeveloping an annual compliance work plan that reflects the organizations unique characteristicsIndependently monitoring compliance requirements related to government contracting to ensure compliance with current regulatory regimesPeriodically revising the compliance plan in light of regulatory regime changesLeading the Government Contracts Compliance teamOverseeing and monitoring the implementation of the organization's Government Contracts Compliance programProviding guidance, advice, and training on applicable regulatory compliance matters and ethics and compliance matters, including cybersecurity regulations, export control regulations, and grants/cooperative agreement complianceWorking independently on government affairs as needed, while also utilizing outside counsel for subject matter input when neededIdentifying risks that an organization faces and advises on how to avoid or address themInteracting with regulators on compliance issuesCoordinating efforts related to audits, reviews, and examinationsCoordinating internal compliance review and monitoring activities, including periodic reviews of businesses engaged in government contractingIndependently investigating and acting on matters related to complianceWhat do you bring?4-8+ years of leadership experience in a government contracts compliance functionJ.D. and admitted to practice in at least one US state or Washington D.CExperience with implementation of compliance programs relating to federal and state/local government contracting and interacting with regulatory authorities, including programs for compliance with cybersecurity regulations, export control regulations, and grants/cooperative agreement regulationsSubstantial experience with developing and administering government contracts and cybersecurity compliance programs and ethics and compliance programs, and with interpreting, communicating and operationalizing applicable laws and regulationsAbility and desire to grow and work independently on government affairs as needed, while also utilizing outside counsel for subject matter inputExceptional organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skillsStrong ability to form, mentor, and manage efficient teams across a highly matrixed organizationWhat are our perks?We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs.Our menu of flexible options includes, but is not limited to:Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dentalFamily Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance ProgramFinancial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your careerPet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friendsEmployee Recognition ProgramsPerkSpot: Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplaceLiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyleAt Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while making the world a more beautiful and sustainable home.Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Created: 2024-11-01