Corporate Counsel Litigation - R10180780

Northrop Grumman; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 221,000 - 319,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly motivated attorney to join its litigation group as Corporate Counsel. This role offers the opportunity to manage and drive strategy on a variety of commercial disputes, including contract and intellectual property matters. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, with a collaborative approach and a commitment to integrity. This position not only allows you to influence significant legal outcomes but also to work within a culture that values intellectual curiosity and diversity. If you are ready to take on challenges in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Relocation assistance may be available

Qualifications

• 8+ years of litigation experience, with expertise in complex commercial matters.
• Proven litigation strategist with strong negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement legal strategies for litigation management.
• Collaborate across business units to provide effective legal advice.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communications

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Risk assessment

Negotiation skills

Strong work ethic

Collaborative approach

Integrity

Ability to balance multiple priorities

Education

Member of the Virginia Bar or licensed Virginia corporate counsel

Job description

• Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Secret
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: Any (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
• Positions Available: 1

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.

Northrop Grumman’s Law Department is seeking an experienced, highly motivated attorney to serve as Corporate Counsel for its litigation group at the Company’s headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia. The Corporate Counsel will manage and drive strategy on a wide variety of commercial disputes and litigation matters, including relating to contract, environmental, tort, intellectual property, ERISA, employment, and other claims. The Corporate Counsel may also work as needed on investigations or government disputes.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing legal strategies to manage potential disputes and matters in litigation
• Working with and managing external lawyers and service providers
• Collaborating across all parts of the business to provide effective legal advice to the Company
• Briefing senior management on disputes or matters involving significant legal exposure or risk to the Company
• Developing and managing legal budgets

We are seeking a candidate with the following:

• Excellent written and oral communications, analytical, interpersonal, organizational, risk assessment and negotiation skills
• Strong work ethic and collaborative approach
• Highest standards of integrity
• Ability to balance multiple, competing priorities

Job Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• 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
• Proven expertise as a litigation strategist
• US citizenship. Ability to obtain and hold a U.S. DoD security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Trial and appellate experience
• Experience supporting clients in the defense community

Salary Range: $221,600 - $318,600

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.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.