Senior Ethics & Compliance Counsel — On Site

Textron Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Kansas aviation tax credit

Job summary

Textron Aviation Inc. in Wichita, KS seeks an Associate General Counsel to lead Ethics & Compliance across global operations. The role drives risk assessments, policy development, training, and channel partner due diligence, reporting to senior leadership.

The attorney will supervise two specialists and work onsite, coordinating with the parent Textron Inc. compliance team on program alignment and regulatory matters.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Must be a member of the Kansas bar or eligible for admission under Rule 721.
• 7–10 years law firm or in-house experience relevant to international business transactional or defense contracts (≥5 years in compliance).

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, actionable guidance on compliance topics to Textron Aviation personnel in the U.S. and abroad.
• Liaise with Textron Inc.’s compliance team to coordinate programs.
• Develop and manage Textron Aviation’s annual compliance plan.
• Lead the quarterly Ethics & Compliance Steering Committee Meeting with senior leadership.
• Directly manage and supervise two Ethics & Compliance specialists.
• Oversee internal and external ethics and compliance investigations.
• Interface with regulatory agencies about compliance activities.
• Prepare and deliver training on ethics and compliance to employees and partners.

Skills

In-house experience

Compliance leadership

Risk assessment

Strong interpersonal skills

Travel flexibility

Education

Juris Doctorate degree

Kansas bar admission or eligibility

7–10 years relevant experience

Job description

Textron Aviation Inc. in Wichita, KS seeks an Associate General Counsel to lead Ethics & Compliance across global operations. The role drives risk assessments, policy development, training, and channel partner due diligence, reporting to senior leadership.

The attorney will supervise two specialists and work onsite, coordinating with the parent Textron Inc. compliance team on program alignment and regulatory matters.