Corporate Counsel Jobs in Virginia
Corporate Counsel jobs in Virginia are in steady demand, with the strongest concentration in government contracting, defense, technology, and financial services sectors and openings at every level from junior associate counsel through senior general counsel. The heaviest hiring activity is in the Northern Virginia corridor, Richmond, and the Hampton Roads region, where major employers such as Booz Allen Hamilton, Capital One, and General Dynamics have long-standing in-house legal functions. Compliance, government contracts law, and data privacy are the most sought-after specialties across Virginia listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Req ID: 49801
Team: N358 LEGAL
Entity: HII Corporate Office
Shift: 1st
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Full-Time
Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirement: Yes, 10%-25% of the time
Salary Range: $185,000.00 to $231,000.00
The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range
Meet HII’s Corporate Team
HII’s corporate team is responsible for providing strategic direction across technological and business disciplines, including accounting, finance, human resources, sales, operations, business development, legal, sustainability, communications, information technology, security, and more. In service of our employees, leaders, customers, and shareholders, we have the privilege of supporting thousands of colleagues across the entire business. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
The Role
HII (Huntington Ingalls Industries) seeks an experienced and dynamic attorney to act as Senior Counsel for its Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) Division. NNS designs and builds the most advanced ships in the world using its expertise in nuclear propulsion, naval design, and high-tech manufacturing. NNS is currently building the new Ford-class aircraft carriers and Virginia-class fast-attack submarines, modules for Columbia-class ballistic-missile submarines, and performing Refueling and Complex Overhaul (RCOH) on Nimitz-class aircraft carriers. NNS also provides fleet support services in Navy ports worldwide. With approximately $6 billion in revenues and more than 25,000 employees, NNS is the largest industrial employer in Virginia and the largest shipbuilding company in the United States.
The selected attorney will have overall responsibility, accountability, and authority for legal matters across NNS’s portfolio of government contracts and serve as program counsel to one of NNS’s major business lines. This position will report directly to the Vice President and Chief Counsel of NNS.
RESPONSIBILITES:
- Provide legal expertise, business counsel, and training to a major shipbuilding program at NNS, including contracting strategy, negotiations and and change management.
- Provide business-centric counsel to a broad group of business partners. Train, mentor, and partner with colleagues and clients across the business, at all levels of expertise.
- Build a broad and deep understanding of significant legal considerations and seamlessly integrate practical business advice into legal counsel with an emphasis on positioning the business to avoid potential problems in addition to meeting day-to-day challenges.
- Provide strategic and day-to-day legal and business counsel to NNS’s leadership team, including the Vice President level.
- Draft, review, and advise on commercial supplier agreements, teaming agreements, letters of intent, memorandums of understanding, non-disclosure agreements, supplier terms, and similar agreements adjacent to, but outside of, the traditional instruments of government contracting.
- Provide assistance with other significant NNS matters and assume additional law department responsibilities as needed; additional duties may include advising functions such as operations, facilities, environmental, real estate, tax, or ethics.
Acts as agent of corporation in various transactions. Advises company regarding concerns for risk assessment. Must have admission to practice law. May develop, review, or implement company-wide and/or functionally specific training programs. May also oversee corporate governance matters and its various committees. May work with outside counsel to direct activities.
Must Have
Juris Doctor Law degree and 6 years of experience.
License to practice law in Virginia or another state that allows for a corporate membership to the Virginia State Bar
Nice to Have
6 years of experience as a practicing attorney with substantial experience in Government Contracts law, commercial litigation, or commercial transactions and contracting. Must have active security clearance or the ability to obtain a security clearance.
Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance.
Req ID: 49801
Team: N358 LEGAL
Entity: HII Corporate Office
Shift: 1st
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Yes
Full-Time
Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
Travel Requirement: Yes, 10%-25% of the time
Salary Range: $185,000.00 to $231,000.00
The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range
Meet HII’s Corporate Team
HII’s corporate team is responsible for providing strategic direction across technological and business disciplines, including accounting, finance, human resources, sales, operations, business development, legal, sustainability, communications, information technology, security, and more. In service of our employees, leaders, customers, and shareholders, we have the privilege of supporting thousands of colleagues across the entire business. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
The Role
HII (Huntington Ingalls Industries) seeks an experienced and dynamic attorney to act as Senior Counsel for its Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) Division. NNS designs and builds the most advanced ships in the world using its expertise in nuclear propulsion, naval design, and high-tech manufacturing. NNS is currently building the new Ford-class aircraft carriers and Virginia-class fast-attack submarines, modules for Columbia-class ballistic-missile submarines, and performing Refueling and Complex Overhaul (RCOH) on Nimitz-class aircraft carriers. NNS also provides fleet support services in Navy ports worldwide. With approximately $6 billion in revenues and more than 25,000 employees, NNS is the largest industrial employer in Virginia and the largest shipbuilding company in the United States.
The selected attorney will have overall responsibility, accountability, and authority for legal matters across NNS’s portfolio of government contracts and serve as program counsel to one of NNS’s major business lines. This position will report directly to the Vice President and Chief Counsel of NNS.
RESPONSIBILITES:
- Provide legal expertise, business counsel, and training to a major shipbuilding program at NNS, including contracting strategy, negotiations and and change management.
- Provide business-centric counsel to a broad group of business partners. Train, mentor, and partner with colleagues and clients across the business, at all levels of expertise.
- Build a broad and deep understanding of significant legal considerations and seamlessly integrate practical business advice into legal counsel with an emphasis on positioning the business to avoid potential problems in addition to meeting day-to-day challenges.
- Provide strategic and day-to-day legal and business counsel to NNS’s leadership team, including the Vice President level.
- Draft, review, and advise on commercial supplier agreements, teaming agreements, letters of intent, memorandums of understanding, non-disclosure agreements, supplier terms, and similar agreements adjacent to, but outside of, the traditional instruments of government contracting.
- Provide assistance with other significant NNS matters and assume additional law department responsibilities as needed; additional duties may include advising functions such as operations, facilities, environmental, real estate, tax, or ethics.
Acts as agent of corporation in various transactions. Advises company regarding concerns for risk assessment. Must have admission to practice law. May develop, review, or implement company-wide and/or functionally specific training programs. May also oversee corporate governance matters and its various committees. May work with outside counsel to direct activities.
Must Have
Juris Doctor Law degree and 6 years of experience.
License to practice law in Virginia or another state that allows for a corporate membership to the Virginia State Bar
Nice to Have
6 years of experience as a practicing attorney with substantial experience in Government Contracts law, commercial litigation, or commercial transactions and contracting. Must have active security clearance or the ability to obtain a security clearance.
Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance.
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Who's Hiring
- Amazon20
- Northrop Grumman5
- T-Mobile3
- QTS2
- HII1
Top Industries Hiring
- Telecommunications
What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in corporate counsel jobs across Virginia.
- Active Virginia State Bar membership or license recognized through Virginia bar admission
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
- Three or more years of experience in corporate, contracts, or regulatory law
- Demonstrated experience with government contracting or FAR compliance preferred
- Strong background in data privacy, compliance, or technology transactions
- Ability to work cross-functionally with business units and external outside counsel
Corporate Counsel Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a corporate counsel in Virginia?
To become a corporate counsel in Virginia, you must be licensed to practice law in Virginia through the Virginia State Bar, which requires passing the Virginia Bar Examination or gaining admission through motion if you hold an active license in another state for a qualifying period. After earning a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, most in-house roles require prior experience in a law firm or legal department, with government contracts, corporate transactions, or regulatory work being the most common entry points for Virginia employers.
How much do corporate counsels make in Virginia?
Corporate counsels in Virginia earn a median of about $167,210 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $79,330 for the lowest 10% to over $320,220 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire corporate counsels in Virginia?
Employers hiring corporate counsels in Virginia right now include Amazon, Northrop Grumman, and T-Mobile, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Virginia's concentration of defense contractors, financial institutions, and technology companies headquartered in the Northern Virginia corridor makes it one of the more active in-house hiring markets on the East Coast.
Which Virginia cities have the most corporate counsel jobs?
Arlington, Herndon, and Falls Church account for the largest share of corporate counsel openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia's density of federal contractors and technology firms drives the volume in that corridor, while Richmond's concentration of Fortune 500 financial and insurance headquarters and Hampton Roads' defense and maritime industry base explain meaningful activity in those markets as well.
Are there remote corporate counsel jobs in Virginia?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 22% of corporate counsel openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the desk-based, document-driven nature of in-house legal work. Contract review, compliance advisory, and privacy counsel roles are the most commonly offered in fully remote or hybrid arrangements, though roles requiring frequent interaction with government agencies or classified environments tend to remain on-site.
How can I get hired as a corporate counsel in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a judicial clerkship or a first-year associate role at a Virginia law firm before transitioning in-house, since most Virginia corporate employers prefer candidates with at least some firm experience. Large Virginia-based employers such as Capital One and Booz Allen Hamilton post entry-level or rotational legal roles periodically. Targeting roles titled junior counsel, contracts administrator, or regulatory analyst at defense contractors and financial services firms in Northern Virginia and Richmond is a practical lateral move that builds the in-house experience needed to advance.
Where can I find and apply to corporate counsel jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to corporate counsel jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state. Find roles that match your experience and practice area focus and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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