Associate Director & Counsel, Fighter & Mobility Programs (Remote)

RTX; United States; Remote; 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

FSA

Flexible schedules

Employee assistance

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Senior Legal Advisor for Fighter & Mobility programs. You will advise executive leadership, negotiate government contracts, and oversee compliance with FAR/DFARS across international sites.

The role requires a J.D., 10+ years of legal and contracts experience, and the ability to obtain a U.S. government-issued Secret clearance. U.S. citizenship is required to qualify for this position.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and 10+ years of legal and contracts experience.
• Experience with government contracting (FAR/DFARS).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal legal advisor to Fighter & Mobility leadership and PMO on legal issues related to engine programs.
• 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 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 attorneys for other program areas and functional teams to ensure coordinated support for Fighter & Mobility programs.
• Support in-person events and classified engagements, which may require travel.

Skills

Legal advisory

Contract negotiation

Government contracting

Security clearance management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job 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.

What You Will Do:

• 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.) degre e 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.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

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