Vice President, Legal - HYBRID

SAIC · United States

SAIC is currently looking for a Vice President, Legal to support the Office of the General Counsel. We are seeking a dynamic, self-motivated leader who:

Bring innovative thinking while partnering with stakeholders to drive creative solutions to complex legal challenges
Serve as a key advisor on business and policy initiatives across all business groups
Draw on deep expertise in corporate law and/or government contracts to monitor and evaluate current and future external trends that could impact SAIC's business
Develop enterprise-wide strategies to prioritize and address emerging legal and business challenges
Inspire and mentor those around you while fostering a culture of excellence and accountability within the legal team

Responsibilities:

Advise executive and business leaders on significant legal, regulatory, governance, reputational, and strategic matters and translate complex issues into practical business recommendations
Leverage expertise in corporate law and government contracts to provide well-informed guidance to key stakeholders
Provide legal oversight of significant litigation, investigations, disputes, regulatory inquiries, procurement and vendor relationships, and other matters involving material legal, regulatory, financial, operational, or reputational risk
Proactively identify and address potential legal risks before they escalate, developing strategies to protect the company's interests
Support the corporate legal strategy to promote and protect the company's matters and assets
Align legal objectives with broader business goals through strong and decisive leadership
Apply enterprise risk management solutions and mitigation strategies aligned with corporate objectives to optimize operational performance
Maintain proper corporate interactions with relevant local, state, and federal governmental bodies, customers, and partners
Utilize experience with government contracts to navigate complex regulatory environments
Draft, evaluate, negotiate, and execute a wide variety of contracts covering a range of transactions, with particular emphasis on corporate and government contract matters
Solve any legal- or contract-related problems that may arise with other parties and internally within the company, taking a hands-on leadership approach to resolution
Provide legal guidance on all corporate functions, serving as a trusted advisor and thought leader across the organization
Drive effective, efficient legal services delivery through disciplined prioritization, resource and budget stewardship, outside-counsel strategy, technology, performance management, and continuous improvement
Lead, develop, and mentor legal team members, fostering a high-performance culture that encourages initiative, collaboration, and professional growth

SAIC® is a premier mission 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, intelligence, and civilian 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 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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