Corporate Counsel 2 - Litigation

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 233,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Falls Church, VA, is seeking a senior attorney to lead its Litigation team and drive strategy across a broad range of commercial and government disputes.

The role reports to the Assistant General Counsel and Director, Litigation, and emphasizes judgment, intellectual curiosity, and collaboration with cross-functional partners. You will manage complex cases, supervise outside counsel, and develop budgets while advising senior management on significant exposures.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree required.
• Ability to become member of Virginia Bar or licensed Virginia corporate counsel.
• At least eight years of litigation experience, with more preferred.
• Experience litigating complex commercial matters.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex litigation and disputes, overseeing case strategy and outside counsel.
• Assess and mitigate risk across an active docket.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to provide practical legal advice and corrective actions.
• Brief senior management on matters with significant exposure or risk.
• Develop and manage legal budgets.

Skills

Litigation experience

Complex commercial matters

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Virginia Bar admission

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: No

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman’s Legal and Contracts Department has a unique opportunity for a senior attorney to join its global Litigation team. This attorney will report to the Assistant General Counsel and Director, Litigation, located at the Company’s headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia.

We seek an experienced, highly motivated attorney to lead and drive strategy on a wide variety of commercial and government disputes and litigation matters relating to class action, contract, environmental, tort, intellectual property, ERISA, employment, and other claims. The ideal candidate is excited to work on a broad range of subject areas, brings sound judgment and strong litigation instincts, and maintains a high level of intellectual curiosity.

By joining Northrop Grumman’s Litigation team, you will play a key role in safeguarding the Company’s ability to advance cutting-edge technologies and critical national security missions.

Key Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Leading complex, significant litigation and disputes matters, including responsibility for overall case strategy and supervision of outside counsel
• Proactively assessing, managing, and mitigating risk across an active docket
• Partnering and collaborating with stakeholders across the business to provide practical legal advice and to develop and recommend corrective actions
• Briefing senior management on matters involving significant legal exposure or risk to the Company
• Developing and managing legal budgets

Basic Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor degree
• Ability to become a member of the Virginia Bar or licensed Virginia corporate counsel
• At least eight years of litigation experience, with more experience preferred
• Experience litigating complex commercial matters
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and executing litigation strategy
• Excellent written and oral communications, analytical, interpersonal, organizational, risk assessment and negotiation skills
• Strong work ethic and collaborative, team-oriented approach
• Highest standards of integrity and professionalism
• Ability to balance multiple, competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Significant trial and appellate experience
• Experience supporting clients in the defense or aerospace community

Primary Level Salary Range: $233,300.00 - $335,300.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.