Corporate Legal Counsel

S3, Inc. is a rapidly growing woman-owned small business founded in 1991, and headquartered in Huntsville, AL. It provides technical, programmatic, and logistic services to the U.S. Department of Defense, other U.S. Government agencies, and Partner Nation militaries, co-located with Government requirements. The S3, Inc. staff is 70% veterans. The company operates under an ISO 9001/AS9100 certified Quality Management System.

S3, Inc. has wholly owned subsidiaries that expand the customer base and increase our annual growth rate: KBFS – provides aviation pilot training, heavy lift, aircraft maintenance, and related aircraft services to government and commercial requirements IAW multiple FAA certifications; S3I – provides OCONUS FMS technical services, maintenance, and aviation platform training; and GLSS – provides SCA/CBA contract aviation maintenance.

S3, Inc. and its subsidiaries are recruiting to expand and develop Corporate Operations and staff for contract growth. We are proud to offer above-industry-standard benefits and encourage our team members to build fulfilling careers with our mission-focused leadership. Come work with us, and let us build something great together!

Military experience is a plus when other requirements are also present.

Description:

Reporting to the CEO, this position carries out the legal processes necessary to effect the rights, privileges, and obligations of a government federal contracting company. The position gathers evidence and information and provides analysis for management decision-making. Daily tasks include reviewing and drafting of various Corporate and Contract legal instruments and documents, such as contracts, agreements, policies, leases, licenses, assets purchases, and sales.

International experience with Middle Eastern countries is required.

Responsibilities:

• Studies statutes, decisions, and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies. Gathers evidence and information for management decision-making.
• Reviews various legal instruments and documents, such as contracts, leases, licenses, purchases, sales, real estate, etc.
• Applies for copyrights or registration of the organization's products, processes, devices, and trademarks.
• Advises officials on tax matters, government regulations, and/or legal rights.
• Conducts contract negotiation and administration of routine contracts or subcontracts.
• Creates and files all legal forms with governmental authorities in the creation of companies.
• Analyzes estimates of service, material, equipment, and production costs.
• Reviews contract performance requirements ensuring contract and/or subcontract are in accordance with legal requirements, customer specifications, and government regulations.
• Creates and issues contract and/or subcontract financial program documents in accordance with company policy.
• Structures contractual terms to reflect company business strategy.
• Initiates internal documentation to authorize and direct work in accordance with contractual specifications.
• Monitors company performance on contractual obligations.
• Manages all board and committee meeting logistics, attends and records minutes of all board and committee meetings, and facilitates board communications.
• Maintains key corporate documents and records. Examines, evaluates, and investigates eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing establishing domestic as well as foreign companies and entities.
• Ensures compliance of licenses, permits, and required filings for foreign entities.
• Manages and maintains the corporate insurance program, including renewals and claims on General/Professional/Employer/Management/Cyber/Auto Liability, DBA, and Aviation insurance.
• Provides strategic leadership and supports compliance with all U.S. International trade control laws and regulations.
• Serves as the designated Empowered Official per (22 CFR 120.25) of the ITAR for the organization.
• Drafts and submits export license applications, agreements, and commodity jurisdictions to DDTC as well as other export authorization requests to the Dept. of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security ("BIS") and the Dept. of the Treasury's OFAC as necessary.
• Maintains and implements company export control procedures and training, as needed, to ensure a robust export compliance program.
• Serves as Ethics Officer, and investigates all reported violations or infractions of the Company's Standards of Conduct or actions inconsistent with Policy and Procedure.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate will have at least 4-6 years of work-relevant experience applying business law. Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures; full comprehension of the influences of the external environment of a corporation; demonstrated ability to create legal defensive or proactive strategies; a high degree of professional ethics and integrity; sound judgment and ability to analyze situations and information; outstanding communication skills.

Education Required:

• Completion of Law School LLB degree or JD degree and admission to the bar.

Security Clearance Required:

• Active Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Certifications/Licenses:

• Licensed member in good standing of the Alabama State Bar.

Systems Studies and Simulation, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.