Description:

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

We have an exciting remote opportunity for an Associate Director & Counsel, Fighter & Mobility Programs to join our team!

What you will do:
Join our team as a Legal Advisor supporting Pratt & Whitney's Fighter & Mobility Programs. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact in support of platforms used by the United States and allies around the world, including the F-15, F-16, KC-46, and C-17. You will work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to address complex legal matters.

Key Responsibilities include:

Serve as principal legal advisor to the Fighter & Mobility executive leadership team, Program Management Office (PMO), and support functions (e.g., Contracts, Finance) on all legal issues related to the engine programs within the Fighter & Mobility portfolio.
Negotiate contracts, subcontracts, industrial participation agreements, and other agreements with the U.S. Government, foreign governments, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
Serve as primary legal advisor for all legal and corporate governance issues relating to numerous of Pratt & Whitney's international sites and entities.
Lead the resolution of disputes arising from or related to Fighter & Mobility engine programs.
Collaborate with the attorneys for other Pratt & Whitney program areas (e.g., Military Development Programs) and functional areas (e.g., Global Trade, Intellectual Property, etc.) to ensure coordinated, seamless support for the Fighter & Mobility programs.
Support in-person events and/or classified engagements, which may require occasional travel to Pratt & Whitney locations.

Qualifications You Must Have:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and 10+ years of legal and contracts experience, including experience with government contracting (FAR/DFARS).
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance is required.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

Experience directly supporting internal clients and external stakeholders with minimal supervision.
In-house legal experience or experience working with U.S. Government agencies.
Experience contracting with foreign (non-U.S.) government agencies.