Maritime Law Attorney

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented expert Maritime Law Attorney to join our team in Oahu, HI.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Serves as the final Technical Authority for legal interpretation, providing counsel on complex maritime statutes and international law of the sea
• Authorizes the formulation of legal strategies for civil and criminal proceedings and validate the execution of high-value maritime contracts
• Approves legal frameworks that protect organizational rights and obligations in global maritime operations
• Validates the legal compliance of maritime logistics and sustainment operations within the Pacific, ensuring adherence to international maritime treaties and Host Nation port regulations
• Authorizes the review of specialized maritime subcontracts and charters for offshore support vessels to mitigate legal risks in contested environments
• Provides strategic legal guidance on territorial water transits and maritime security protocols for Special Operations missions
• Provides leadership, guidance, and mentoring to subordinate staff

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law or a related field
• 12+ years of position-relevant experience
• Active bar membership in the U.S. jurisdiction

Desired Qualifications:

• 15+ years of position-relevant experience
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Experience advising PACOM or USSOCOM on maritime legal affairs
• Expert knowledge of the Law of the Sea Convention

Security Clearance Requirements:

• Must possess active Public Trust clearance

Physical Requirements:

• The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
• Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers via email, phone, and virtual communication which may involve delivering presentations