Corporate Counsel (Herndon)

Deltek is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join its in-house legal team. This attorney will draft, review, and negotiate technology/licensing agreements, advise the business on legal issues unique to serving project-based businesses, including Government Contractors, and act as a trusted, business-oriented legal partner supporting primarily Sales and Customer Success teams. The candidate must have: Multiple years of experience working in technology services providers supporting enterprise-level commercial contracts, including on-premise software licensing, SaaS, and subscription services agreements. The ability to work independently and with little supervision. A working understanding of data privacy and security obligations applicable to Government Contractor customers, including CUI handling, NIST 800-171, and FedRAMP and CMMC concepts. Highly developed contract-related written and oral communication skills, with strong contract drafting, review, and negotiation ability. Experience with GSA Schedule contracts, GWACs, or other federal contract vehicles a plus. Experience advising on intellectual property licensing, open-source software usage, and data rights/ownership issues in IP agreements Practical, hands-on experience using AI-powered legal tools (e.g., contract analytics platforms, generative AI drafting/review assistants) to increase efficiency across a high-volume contract pipeline. Experience with IP and data privacy issues specific to AI/machine learning technologies, such as training data rights, model outputs, algorithmic bias, and ownership of AI-generated content. Qualifications: J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and active bar membership in Virginia or in at least one jurisdiction with ability to obtain Virginia Corporate Counsel registration. 3+ years of relevant in-house or law firm experience with front-line contract negotiations and drafting in a fast-paced environment, ideally combining both. Prior in-house counsel or external counsel support experience for a SaaS, enterprise software, or GovCon-focused company. Business-oriented, pragmatic approach to identifying and managing legal risk. Skill in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with internal clients and external customers. Familiarity and comfort with driving process improvements in procurement, technology sales, licensing, and other technology-specific business and legal processes. Strong judgment and discretion, including knowing when to escalate issues to senior leadership. Intellectually curious and adaptable, with genuine interest in staying current on evolving AI technology and its legal, ethical, and regulatory implications for the business.