Director of Legal Counsel

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

Silvus Technologies was acquired by Motorola Solutions in 2025, and is now part of its ecosystem of safety and security technologies.

With deep roots in DARPA research, Silvus Technologies develops world-class advanced communications technologies that are reshaping the tactical communications landscape. From pure line-of-sight to extreme non-line-of-sight, Silvus radios form a self-healing, self-forming mesh network, enabling secure and reliable connectivity, including video and high-bandwidth data.

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Ensure that Silvus always operates within the law, offers counsel on legal issues, serves as an effective guardian of the organization, and facilitates business development. The successful candidate will be able to manage the impact of external factors and limit risk exposure.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and lead the product and commercial legal strategy for Silvus, embracing opportunities while balancing risk and ensuring compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements both within the commercial and the DoD sector.
• Responsible for overseeing all legal matters pertaining to the organization, with a focus on product, commercial and regulatory, as well as the coordination of any legal matters handled by outside counsel.
• Lead and develop the direct Silvus legal team, as well as coordinate cross-functionally across stakeholder groups, in order to support the growing legal needs of the Silvus business.
• Oversee all matters pertaining to the company’s Facilities Clearance and other security clearance related matters.
• Develop functional plans for managing legal matters, including activities to be performed in-house or through third-party relationships to best manage the company’s legal and compliance activities and minimize risk for the business.
• Draft, negotiate, review, and interpret agreements covering a range of commercial activities, including advertising sales, data processing, consumer and business product terms, online platform terms, and partner/vendor agreements.
• Plan and implement internal policies and procedures related to legal, compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations along with those outlined in DoD FAR and DFARs and advocate for compliance via direct interactions with the rank and file.
• Work across the business to provide legal expertise, structuring transactions, initiatives, and partnerships while demonstrating practical business judgment.
• As necessary, performs other related duties of which the above are representative.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required Education: Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school with top academic credentials.
• Required Experience: Ability to draft and negotiate complex strategic partnership service agreements, sales agreements, licenses, and custom development agreements.
• Minimum 8 years of work experience as an attorney for private law firm and/or as in-house counsel.
• Strong understanding of technology and law, with a strong understanding of communications and/or defense products.
• Strong business acumen and high professional ethics.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong passion to learn new things.
• Understanding of government acquisition regulations including in the FAR and DFARs.
• Organized and comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Focused on achieving business objectives, creative problem solving, and employing a growth-mindset, while defining and supporting a responsible, strategic, compliant, and ethical approach to business challenges.
• U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident due to clients under U.S. government contracts. Employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check.
• Active member of a State Bar Association with authorization to practice within the state in which the employee works.

Target Base Salary Range: $190,000 - $250,000 USD

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

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Basic Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• 8+ years of work experience as an attorney for private law firm and/or as in-house counsel
• U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident
• Active member of a State Bar Association with authorization to practice within the state in which the employee works

Travel Requirements

Under 10%

Relocation Provided

None

Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• 401K
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off Packages
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Parental & Family Leave
• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.