Associate Director & Counsel, Commercial Engines (Hybrid)

Prattwhitney; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 157,000 - 299,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, a RTX business, seeks an Associate Director & Counsel to lead transactional work and regulatory compliance for Commercial Engines. You will negotiate complex agreements with customers and airframers worldwide, and advise on regulatory matters while coordinating with program partners.

The role requires significant travel and a strong executive presence to operate in a dynamic, fast-paced aerospace environment in East Hartford, Connecticut.

Qualifications

• J.D. and at least 10 years of relevant legal experience are required.
• At least 5+ years at a law firm with experience in commercial transactions, M&A, or related disputes.
• Good standing with a state bar and timely in-house counsel registration.
• U.S. citizenship is required to access necessary systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide transactional support across the P&L, negotiating complex commercial agreements globally.
• Advise on regulatory compliance and communicate with customers, airframers, regulators and program partners.
• Must be able to travel and provide on-site presence in East Hartford, CT.

Skills

Juris Doctor (JD)

10+ years legal experience

Law firm experience (M&A / commercial)

U.S. citizenship

Education

Juris Doctor Degree

Job description

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 hybrid opportunity for an Associate Director & Counsel for Pratt & Whitney’s Commercial Engines!! This business includes both the GTF and the mature engine platforms, including engines for the V2500, PW4000, PW2000, GP7000, JT8D, and Pratt & Whitney Power Systems model engine programs.

What You Will Do:

• Provide transactional support across all aspects of the P&L, including negotiating complex commercial agreements with customers and airframers globally
• Provide program support, advising on regulatory compliance and communications with customers, airframers, regulators, and program partners
• Must have ability to travel to support business needs, including the ability for significant on-site presence in East Hartford, Connecticut

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) and 10+ years of relevant legal experience
• 5+ years of legal experience at a law firm including experience with commercial transactions, M&A, or strong litigation experience resolving commercial disputes
• Good standing with a state bar association and in-house counsel registration in a timely manner following hire
• U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems or sites

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including a solid executive presence
• Strong leader and team player with excellent judgment and professional maturity
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task, manage multiple deadlines simultaneously, and provide guidance and practical solutions to cross-functional projects effectively and on time
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal daily supervision and to balance numerous priorities within compressed timeframes
• Ability to remain calm and composed under pressure, in a fast-paced environment of rapidly changing demands

The salary range for this role is 157,200 USD - 298,800 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays

Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.