Corporate Counsel II - Mission Systems Sector

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 223,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Corporate Counsel to support the Mission Systems Sector. The role involves counseling on government and prime contracts, handling negotiations, and coordinating with internal teams on IP, regulatory, HR, and compliance matters. Location preferred in Linthicum, MD or Falls Church/McLean, VA with relocation possible.

The candidate must hold a JD with active bar membership and have extensive U.S. Government contracting experience.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate and active state bar membership.
• At least 10 years of relevant U.S. Government contracting experience.
• Ability to obtain, and maintain, a U.S. Government security clearance.
• U.S. Government and commercial contracting experience at a law firm, U.S. Government agency, and/or in-house legal department.
• Ability to analyze complex legal concepts and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Counsel on pursuit, capture, negotiation, execution and administration of U.S. Government and commercial prime contracts and subcontracts.
• Advising and coordinating with various business and legal specialists inside the company on matters related to intellectual property, environmental, health, safety, real estate and property, human resources, internal investigations, supply chain, export/import compliance, litigation, and employment and labor relations.
• Work with cross-functional teams inside and outside of the company to ensure compliant contract strategy and risk management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description at Northrop Grumman

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.

Corporate Counsel Position

Northrop Grumman has an open Corporate Counsel position to support business units in its Mission Systems Sector. Responsibilities will include counseling on matters associated with the pursuit, capture, negotiation, execution and administration of U.S. Government and commercial prime contracts and subcontracts; advising and coordinating with various business and legal specialists inside the company on matters related to intellectual property, environmental, health, safety, real estate and property, human resources, internal investigations, supply chain, export/import compliance, litigation, and employment and labor relations.

This Corporate Counsel position will be located ideally in Linthicum, MD or possibly the Falls Church, VA or McLean, VA for the right candidate. Relocation assistance may be available.

Succeeding in this position requires excellent problem-solving skills, sound judgement, strong business acumen, discretion, the highest standards of integrity and ethics, the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with lawyers and business teams inside and outside of the company, and work in cross-functional teams. This position may be filled at a higher level based on the qualifications below.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS CORPORATE COUNSEL

• Juris Doctorate and active state bar membership
• At least of 10 years of relevant U.S. Government contracting experience
• Ability to obtain, and maintain, a U.S. Government security clearance
• U.S. Government and commercial contracting experience at a law firm, U.S. Government agency, and/or in-house legal department
• Ability to analyze complex legal concepts and communicate effectively

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supporting U.S. Government programs and/or complex commercial transactions as in-house counsel, plus law firm or Government agency experience
• Experience supporting clients and interfacing with customers in the defense/intelligence communities
• Expertise with FAR, DFAR, and other U.S. Government agencies’ rules and practices
• Litigation and/or investigative experience
• An active U.S. DoD security clearance at the Secret level or higher

Salary Range

Primary Level Salary Range: $222,700.00 - $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.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

Application Period

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Citizenship Requirement

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

About Northrop Grumman

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.