General Counsel

Bridgewater, 1402 Airport Road, Bridgewater, Virginia, United States of America

Posted Monday, February 16, 2026 at 5:00 AM

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At Dynamic Aviation, we solve unique challenges for our customers with innovative aviation solutions. Our focus is on operations that serve, protect, and enhance the lives of families and communities worldwide. Whether modifying aircraft to help protect our service members overseas, performing geographical mapping for scientific research, or working to suppress large wildfires on the West Coast, we serve with integrity and excellence.

Position Summary

Dynamic Aviation is seeking an experienced and strategic General Counsel to lead the company’s legal, compliance, and contracts functions across domestic and international operations, with significant exposure to U.S. Government contracting and regulated programs. Reporting directly to the President this role serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, supporting growth initiatives while ensuring legal, regulatory, and contractual compliance.

The General Counsel will play a critical role in corporate governance, government contracts oversight, risk management, and dispute resolution, while fostering a strong culture of ethics, compliance, and accountability across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Executive Legal Leadership

• Serve as chief legal advisor to the CEO, President, and senior leadership on legal risk, regulatory exposure, and strategic business initiatives
• Provide practical, business-oriented legal counsel in support of government, commercial, and international operations
• Partner with leadership to align legal strategy with operational and growth objectives

Government Contracts & Regulatory Compliance

• Provide legal oversight and guidance related to U.S. Government contracts
  , including compliance with FAR, DFARS, ITAR/EAR
• Advise on bid protests, contract disputes, terminations, claims, audits, and investigations
• Support internal teams on issues related to cost allowability, ethics, mandatory disclosures, audits, and compliance reviews
• Serve as legal liaison with government agencies, contracting officers, inspectors general, and regulators, as appropriate

Corporate Governance & Disclosure

• Lead the company’s corporate governance framework, including policies, internal controls, and decision-making processes
• Maintain core governance documentation and support executive- and board-level processes, where applicable
• Oversee corporate disclosures, certifications, and regulatory filings, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Ensure governance practices align with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards

Contracts & Commercial Strategy

• Lead and direct the Corporate Contracts department and team members
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage complex agreements, including government contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, MSAs, SOWs, EPC/design-build contracts, and vendor agreements
• Advise on contract risk allocation, indemnification, limitations of liability, and dispute resolution strategies
• Act as an authorized agent of the company in significant contractual and commercial transactions
• Identify legal and regulatory risks and develop mitigation strategies aligned with business objectives
• Oversee dispute resolution, claims, subpoenas, investigations, and litigation strategy
• Manage outside counsel and legal budgets to ensure efficient, cost-effective support
• Support insurance strategy, crisis response, and enterprise risk initiatives

Organizational Enablement & Ethics

• Develop and deliver internal legal, ethics, and compliance training programs
• Foster a proactive culture of compliance, transparency, and accountability
• Collaborate cross-functionally with program teams, contracts, finance, HR, and operations

Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with a U.S. state bar (or ability to obtain)
• 10–15 years of progressive legal experience (to include US and international), including 5+ years in a senior in-house counsel role
• Demonstrated experience supporting government…