Job Summary:

Provides a full range of legal advice and services | Responsibilities are within the Legal Function as a generalist or in a combination of Disciplines
Impact of the Role
General Profile
Recognized as an expert within the company and requires in-depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline and broad knowledge of other job disciplines within the organization function
Solves unique problems that have a broad impact on the business
Contributes to the development of organization functional strategy
Progression to this level is typically restricted on the basis of business requirements
Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment

Essential Functions:

Responsible for ensuring the organization's compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Develops and reviews the organization's policies, practices, and guidelines.
Assists in protecting the organization's legal interest and maintaining its operations within the scope established by law.
Provides counsel to senior leadership.
Identifies and analyzes legal issues, drafts key documents, presents clear recommendations to top management, and assures legal compliance.
Assists or represents the organization in business negotiations.

Additional Responsibilities:

Provide legal guidance on transactions, regulatory issues, operations, disputes, and investigations
Draft and negotiate complex commercial and government agreements
Advise on FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR, FCPA, and privacy rules
Manage outside counsel
Partner across teams to manage risk
Maintain contract templates and legal processes
Develop and review policies and guidelines

Required Qualifications:

Required education and experience: J.D. Degree and 10-12 years' experience
Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Other: State Bar membership required

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge, skills & abilities: Oral and written communication skills. Compliance management. Due diligence. Issue resolution. Legal document review. Legal research. Legal writing. Legal-Contracts review. Litigation case management. Negotiation. Operations management. Regulatory environment. Regulatory compliance. Risk mitigation. Legal advising. Corporate governance. Legal Case Management Software.
Other: Prior in-house and government contracts experience strongly preferred
Familiarity with regulatory frameworks applicable to aerospace and defense companies, including experience with government contracts and familiarity with FAR/DFARS and related flow-downs and compliance obligations

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Travel Requirements:
25-50% travel likely.