Senior Aerospace & Defense Counsel

Analog Devices, Inc.; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 261,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental coverage

401k and retirement benefits

Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. seeks a Senior Counsel for Aerospace & Defense to act as a strategic legal partner to the business leadership in the U.S. and internationally. You will drive regulatory compliance, negotiate complex contracts, and shape risk-aware strategies across defense, aerospace, space, and secure communications markets.

The role requires a JD, active U.S. license, and at least 9 years in government contracting. Located at ADI's Wilmington, MA headquarters; travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Must have a JD from an accredited US law school and active license to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• At least 9 years of experience focused on U.S. federal government contracting.
• Experience with international defense business is a plus.
• Deep knowledge of FAR, DFARS and related government contracting regulations for technology companies.
• Experience supporting government contracts across lifecycle stages and coordinating with regional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic legal counsel for ADEF and defense markets in the U.S. and abroad.
• Negotiate complex commercial and government contracts with speed and risk awareness.
• Direct regulatory and export controls compliance with governance frameworks.
• Advise senior leadership on legal strategy and risk tradeoffs in fast-paced environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and outside counsel as needed.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required.

Skills

U.S. government contracting

FAR/DFARS expertise

Executive presence

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

About Analog Devices Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X.

Senior Counsel, Aerospace & Defense *Candidates must currently reside in or be willing to relocate to the Greater Boston area.* ADI is seeking an experienced U.S. lawyer to join our Legal & Risk Optimization Business Partner (LRO BP) team, primarily supporting ADI’s Aerospace & Defense (ADEF) business unit and potentially other designated ADI business organizations. This LRO BP role is based at ADI’s Corporate Headquarters in Wilmington, MA, reporting directly to ADI’s Regional General Counsel. This role has primary responsibility for all legal matters impacting designated organizations. In supporting these organizations, in addition to the Regional General Counsel, the LRO BP will work in close partnership with other LRO experts and functions on all legal matters impacting these organizations (e.g., compliance, trade, and IP). The LRO BP will partner closely with business leadership in the designated organizations to implement strategies, including LRO strategies, effectively and in a manner that supports and drives the designated organizations’ strategic and growth objectives.

Role Overview This LRO BP will act as legal advisor and strategic partner to business leadership in the United States, also supporting and coordinating international expansion and growth initiatives outside the U.S., including engagements with global aerospace and defense customers. This position is ideally suited for an attorney who combines deep commercial judgment, government contracting expertise, and executive presence, and who is comfortable operating at the intersection of regulated defense markets, advanced technology, and international growth.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Business Partnership

Serve as the lead legal advisor to ADEF, shaping legal strategy on critical business, regulatory, and transactional matters in partnership with specialist counsel.

Apply deep knowledge of ADI’s technologies, customers, regulatory requirements, and growth priorities to influence strategic decisions across defense, aerospace, space, and secure communications markets.

Provide decisive, business-oriented legal counsel that enables speed while shaping risk tradeoffs in highly regulated environments.

Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and expert counsel to resolve issues quickly and efficiently.

Advise business unit and sales leaders on customer-facing legal and contract strategy, balancing customer priorities with ADI’s business, compliance, and risk objectives.

Commercial & Government Transactions

Lead negotiation strategy for complex commercial agreements, including: Long-term supply and development agreements Government‑adjacent and defense‑industry customer contracts.

Serve as a senior legal authority on U.S. government contracting and flow down issues, including alignment with procurement, compliance, and security requirements (in coordination with subject matter experts).

International Expansion & Global Risk

Direct legal strategy for ADEF business expansion outside the United States, including Europe and other strategic regions, in coordination with regional ADI legal teams and outside counsel.

Design and drive scalable legal frameworks that enable repeatable global growth while maintaining compliance discipline under both U.S. and local regulation.

Regulatory, Compliance & Risk Management

Lead legal guidance on compliance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), U.S. Government agency‑specific FAR supplements (including the DFARS), and export controls, trade compliance, sanctions, data handling, security, and other regulatory obligations, working closely with ADI’s specialist teams in these areas.

Guide leadership on the legal and regulatory risks that matter most, and how to manage them proportionately.

Shape governance approaches that ensure ADEF activities align with ADI policies, codes of conduct, and enterprise risk frameworks.

Disputes

Lead legal strategy for contract claims, equitable adjustments, and responses to prime contractor and Government dispute letters and inquiries.

Resolve disputes and emerging issues proactively to minimize disruption to customer relationships and business objectives.

LRO Leadership & Continuous Improvement

Shape business partner standards, playbooks, and knowledge assets across the broader LRO Business Partner community.

Lead or influence cross‑functional strategic initiatives aligned with ADI’s long‑term strategy.

Qualifications & Experience

Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export‑controlled information or facilities.

Juris Doctor from an accredited US law school and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

At least 9 years of relevant legal experience focused on U.S. federal government contracting through a combination of law firm, in‑house, or government experience.

Experience with international defense business is a plus.

Expertise in the FAR, DFARS, and key government contracting regulations and practices impacting technology companies supplying products and services to the U.S. aerospace and defense industry, with experience in the semiconductor industry a plus.

Demonstrated experience supporting government contracts across multiple phases of the lifecycle (proposal through performance and closeout).

Experience working on international or cross‑border matters, including coordinating with regional legal teams.

Executive presence and the ability to influence senior leaders in real time on complex legal, regulatory, and business tradeoffs.

Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, matrixed global organization.

Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Why This Role

This is a high‑visibility, high‑impact role supporting one of ADI’s most strategically important verticals.

The position offers the opportunity to: Shape legal strategy for critical aerospace and defense programs Enable responsible international growth in regulated markets Serve as a principal‑level business partner to senior leaders at the intersection of technology, national security adjacent markets, and global expansion.

For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.

Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group. EEO is the Law: Notice of Applicant Rights Under the Law.

Job Details

Job Req Type: Experienced

Required Travel: Yes, 10% of the time

Shift Type: 1st Shift/Days

The expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $190,000 to $261,250. Actual wage offered may vary depending on work location, experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors.

This position qualifies for a discretionary performance‑based bonus which is based on personal and company factors.

This position includes medical, vision and dental coverage, 401k, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, and other benefits.

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X. Come join ADI – a place where Innovation meets Impact. For more than 55years, Analog Devices has been inventing new breakthrough technologies that transform lives. At ADI you will work alongside the brightest minds to collaborate on solving complex problems that matter from autonomous vehicles, drones and factories to augmented reality and remote healthcare. ADI fosters a culture that focuses on employees through beneficial programs, aligned goals, continuous learning opportunities, and practices that create a more sustainable future.