Senior Government Contracts & Defense Counsel (Remote)

Bombardier Transportation GmbH; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance plans

Base salary

Retirement plan

Employee assistance

Tele Health

Job summary

Bombardier Transportation GmbH seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to advise on defense and government contracts, focusing on US federal law, compliance and risk management. You will negotiate, draft and review complex agreements, support government programs, and collaborate with regulatory and compliance teams.

Ideal candidates have a JD, US State Bar admission, and 8+ years in corporate law or government contracts, with strong negotiation and leadership skills in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree (J.D.)
• Admittance to at least one US State Bar.
• At least eight (8) years of relevant experience in corporate law, commercial contracts and/or commercial litigation.
• Strong negotiation, drafting and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and work autonomously in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Bombardier General Work Rules.
• Participate in all legal activities.
• Assist and/or lead negotiation, drafting, and review of various agreements.
• Provide legal counsel regarding US Federal laws and regulations.
• Support claims, HR issues and potentially litigious matters with the litigation team.
• Support US infrastructure and expansion projects.
• Support the compliance team with US-related issues.
• Provide legal guidance to clients and ensure contract compliance.

Skills

J.D./LL.B.

State Bar admission

Corporate law

Commercial contracts

Negotiation

Litigation

Communication

Leadership

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

US State Bar admission

Job description

Bombardier Transportation GmbH seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to advise on defense and government contracts, focusing on US federal law, compliance and risk management. You will negotiate, draft and review complex agreements, support government programs, and collaborate with regulatory and compliance teams.

Ideal candidates have a JD, US State Bar admission, and 8+ years in corporate law or government contracts, with strong negotiation and leadership skills in a fast-paced setting.