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Description

SAIC is seeking a Vice President specializing in employment law (VP Legal – Employment) to join a collegial and collaborative legal team within the Office of the General Counsel (OGC).  The ideal candidate will have a strong background in labor and employment law, particularly within the defense, national security, and/or advanced technology sectors.  They will be a creative and flexible attorney who thrives in an employee-centered environment at a company that understands that its success begins and ends with its people.  They will be a team player and strategic thinker with a can-do attitude and strong business acumen.

As VP Legal – Employment, you will be responsible for providing tactical legal guidance on a wide variety of employment matters, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws, and managing employment-related disputes.  You will collaborate with HR and management in the Business Sectors and Corporate functions on strategies to maintain a competitive edge in the ongoing war for talent.   

Preference for local candidates but willing to consider remote.  

Responsibilities

•  Provide counsel on a wide range of employment law issues, including hiring, termination, employee relations, discrimination, harassment, and wage and hour laws.
•  Draft and negotiate employment-related documents such as contracts and severance agreements. 
•  Lead internal investigations related to employee complaints or grievances.
•  Represent the company before federal and state government agencies (e.g., the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Department of Labor (DOL), etc.).
•  Actively manage outside counsel on employment-related litigation and disputes.
•  Support upskilling and other talent-retention initiatives. 
•  Advise HR on employee communications, policies, and procedures.
•  Partner with HR in developing training programs on employment law topics.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school.
• 15+ years of experience practicing employment law as in-house counsel and/or with a reputable law firm.
• Member in good standing of at least one state bar; eligible to obtain corporate counsel status in Virginia.
• Prior experience in, or advising clients in, the defense, national security, and/or advanced technology sectors.
• Comprehensive understanding of federal and state employment laws and regulations.
• Familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), the Service Contract Act (SCA), and other laws and regulations governing government contractors.
• Superior written and oral communication skills. 
• Business-minded strategic thinker who excels at imparting legal risk and opportunity to business leaders and other non-lawyers.
• Proven leader and team player who will build excellent relationships within OGC and across the enterprise. 
• Experience with employee benefits a plus.

Target salary range: $240,001 - $280,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion, which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.