Deputy General Counsel - Space & Government Contracts

The Aerospace Corporation; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 248,000 - 372,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care and wellness

Relocation assistance

Education assistance programs

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation seeks a Deputy General Counsel to lead the legal team in Chantilly, VA or El Segundo, CA. You will partner with the General Counsel to shape legal strategy, manage outside counsel, and oversee transactional, governance, and compliance matters for a nationwide aerospace organization.

Ideal candidates have a JD, 10+ years of related experience, and a TS/SCI or ability to obtain security clearances. Strong leadership and budget oversight are essential.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from a top tier accredited law school with a strong academic record.
• Ten or more years of legal experience practicing with the government, in‑house, or at a law firm.
• Bar membership is in good standing.
• Membership in one state is required, preferably in California or Virginia.
• TS/SCI Security clearance OR the ability to obtain and maintain needed clearances. This requires US citizenship.
• Experience leading and managing a legal team or office.
• Experience working with government agencies.
• Experience overseeing and advising on business transactions, which may include contracts involving federal agencies and/ or federal funding including FAR, DFARS, and ITAR.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to various types of federal contracts.
• Experience or willingness to develop expertise in AI, data privacy, and cybersecurity.
• Experience managing litigation matters.
• Ability to travel (20%).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor on legal and compliance matters impacting the organization.
• Partners closely with senior management to support the legal and business needs of the Aerospace Corporation and further the mission of the organization and its customers.
• Support the General Counsel in the development and implementation of legal management systems and procedures to improve office efficiency, communication, and cost management.
• Lead and manage the company’s day to day legal operations, including supervising a superb team of legal professionals.
• Oversee the provisioning of legal services related to transactional, governance, compliance, labor and employment, contracting, financial, technology, and litigation matters.
• Assess and manage risks and potential liabilities inherent in or arising out of the organization’s operations and engagements.
• Retain and manage outside counsel to ensure the provision of client‑centered, high quality, and cost‑effective legal services.
• Manage, mentor, and provide career development to Aerospace’s legal team.
• Prepare and manage the operations budget for the Office of General Counsel.
• Represent the Office of General Counsel on selected internal committees.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and risk mitigation throughout the organization.

Skills

Legal leadership

Government contracts

Regulatory compliance

Litigation management

Security clearance

Team mentoring

Budget management

Education

Juris Doctor from a top-tier law school

Bar admission

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation seeks a Deputy General Counsel to lead the legal team in Chantilly, VA or El Segundo, CA. You will partner with the General Counsel to shape legal strategy, manage outside counsel, and oversee transactional, governance, and compliance matters for a nationwide aerospace organization.

Ideal candidates have a JD, 10+ years of related experience, and a TS/SCI or ability to obtain security clearances. Strong leadership and budget oversight are essential.