Assistant General Counsel

Textron Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 174,000 - 269,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Scheduling

Education Assistance

Career Development & Training

Wellness Program

Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Textron Systems is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to serve as the primary counsel for multiple business areas within the Textron Systems portfolio. You will advise program leaders and business teams on all program and procurement activities, collaborating with leadership on strategy, risk mitigation, and complex compliance matters, including government contracting.

The role reports to the Associate General Counsel and requires on-site work at the Hunt Valley, MD office with extensive

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and bar in good standing.
• Minimum five (5) years’ U.S. Government contracting experience, preferably in-house with a defense/aerospace company.
• Active DoD security clearance preferred, but not required.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Work with business counterparts to identify legal risks and issues across solicitations, teaming, licensing, data rights, and FAR/DFARS compliance; develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Draft contract language and review terms for domestic and international agreements and contracts (fixed price, cost reimbursable, etc.).
• Negotiate subcontracts, strategic purchasing, teaming agreements, and sales contracts with subcontractor and customer counsel.
• Advise on compliance obligations (FAR, DFARS, UCC) and provide training on related laws.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Government contracts

Legal research

FAR/DFARS knowledge

Security clearance

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Tools

Westlaw/LexisNexis

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assistant General Counsel

Description

Who We Are

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

This role is in Textron System’s Legal business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

About This Role

Textron Systems is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to serve as the primary counsel to one or more business areas within the Textron Systems portfolio. The successful candidate will advise program leaders and business teams in support of all program and procurement activities within the applicable business(es). This position collaborates with leadership on strategy development, risk mitigation, and operational challenges, and directly engages with the Executive Leadership Team.

This position is a unique opportunity to build upon your skillset while providing a broad array of hands‑on legal advice in the areas of U.S. Government contracting, as well as related transactional and compliance matters. The successful candidate will report to the Textron Systems Associate General Counsel and will work directly with his or her business counterparts, and other legal and compliance professionals. To enable this close collaboration, the position is required to be on‑site at our Hunt Valley, MD office.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with business counterparts to identify legal risks and issues, such as those arising from solicitations, teaming agreements, licensing agreements, data rights, and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) compliance. Develop risk mitigation strategies to support successful program execution.
• Draft contract language, perform legal review of contract terms and conditions, and assist with legal issues involving a wide variety of domestic and international agreements and contracts of all types (fixed price, cost reimbursable, incentive and award fee, IDIQ, T&M, OTAs, CRADAs, etc.) on significant business opportunities.
• Engage directly with subcontractor and customer legal counsel (both U.S. Government and commercial) on legal matters of high complexity and dollar value and lead the negotiation of subcontracts, strategic purchasing agreements, teaming agreements, and sales contracts.
• Advise internal functional organizations as to various compliance obligations such as FAR mandatory disclosures and other contract compliance obligations.
• Provide advice and training on the FAR, DFARS, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), and related laws and regulations affecting government and commercial contracting and compliance.
• Play a lead role in managing requests for equitable adjustments, claims, audits, and subpoenas, and provide support during compliance investigations.
• Support complex legal transactions for Textron Systems’ programs and businesses in the U.S. and abroad to include mergers and acquisitions, direct commercial sales, and foreign military sales.
• Facilitate clear communication, evaluation, and reporting of ongoing legal matters to support business objectives, resolve complex legal issues, and provide successful business partnership and risk mitigation.
• Play a key role in developing or revising legal policies and procedures, leading process improvement projects, and moving department initiatives forward.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and colleagues within the Legal Department, leveraging subject matter expertise across the team.
• Assume additional responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Law degree from an accredited nationally recognized law school (undergraduate business degree, MBA, and/or LLM Government Contracts a plus).
• Active member of a State bar in good standing.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant U.S. Government contracting experience, preferably in‑house with a reputable defense and aerospace company.
• Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills and a solid understanding of contract principles, including substantive knowledge of the FAR/DFARS.
• Computer literacy, including competency with Microsoft Office suite applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and legal research tools (Westlaw and/or LexisNexis); database familiarity and working knowledge of matter management applications a plus.
• Applicant must be U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien, with the ability to obtain / maintain a DoD security clearance; an active security clearance is preferred, but not required.
• Ability and willingness to regularly travel domestically and periodically internationally.

Required Traits

• Must be a good strategic thinker with business acumen.
• Must have the ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple assignments simultaneously with a minimum amount of supervision.
• Must be a team player with an open, professional, and positive personality who is willing to share and communicate information effectively while maintaining high levels of integrity, confidentiality, and discretion.
• Must have a strong work ethic and a desire to consistently perform at the highest levels of competence.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills and the desire and ability to learn quickly.

How We Care

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!

• - Flexible Work Schedules
• - Education Assistance
• - Career Development & Training Opportunities
• - Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• - Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
• - Paid Parental Leave

Are you a Military Veteran?

Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Compan

Textron’s compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work. The pay range should be used as a general guide only. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is

$173,900 - $268,500 per year.

AI Readiness: Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required — we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.