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Lead Counsel - Government Contracting

Position Description

McKesson seeks an experienced government contracts attorney with eight or more years of legal experience, including significant law firm or in-house (company or government) experience supporting contracting with the federal, state, local, and tribal governments. This role will report to McKesson's Managing Lead Counsel, Government Contracting and advise McKesson Medical-Surgical Government Solutions on an array of government contracts issues.

Primary responsibilities

• Provide legal support for McKesson Medical-Surgical Government Solution's pursuit and performance of federal, state, local, and tribal government contracts
• Develop close working relationship with business stakeholders to facilitate efficient and effective review of solicitations and preparation of proposals
• Work directly with business leaders and other members of the General Counsel Organization (GCO) to identify and address risks and issues raised by contracting with the government
• Represent McKesson Medical-Surgical Government Solutions in engagements with government attorneys and contracting professionals
• Collaborate with other attorneys and members of the GCO, business and supporting teams that engage with government customers to develop and implement appropriate compliance processes and controls that address government contracting requirements
• Serves as a legal advisor on a wide array of topics relating to segment needs, including legal risk mitigation, customer management, strategic initiatives and compliance programs
• The following experience is preferred:
  • Federal Supply Schedules (GSA and VA) preferred
  • Bid Protests
  • Healthcare industry or other areas of federal oversight are desired

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor Degree and a member of a state bar
• Eight years of experience advising on government contracting

Critical Skills

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local government contracting rules
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to provide sound, clear legal advice within the company, including senior business executives
• Ability to adapt communication style depending on the recipient's level of sophistication and familiarity with government contracting
• Comfortable working on multiple projects concurrently
• Business acumen dealing with risk management and organizational savvy
• Ability to work closely with, facilitate interactions within, and influence large cross-functional teams (including representatives from other areas of the GCO regulatory and compliance professionals, sales professionals and operations managers)
• Must be a team player who can develop strong working relationships and work collaboratively with internal clients and other members of the legal team

Location

Washington, D.C.; Richmond, Virginia

Must be authorized to work in the US.Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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As part of Total Rewards, we are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered.

McKesson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.Qualified applicants will not be disqualified from consideration for employment based upon criminal history.

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Current employees must apply through the internal career site.

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