Senior Litigation Counsel — Strategy & Trials (Govt/Commercial)

Northrop Grumman; Merrifield (VA); On-site; USD 233,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Litigation team in Falls Church, Virginia seeks a senior attorney to lead strategy across commercial and government disputes, including class actions, contracts, IP, and employment matters.

The role reports to the Assistant General Counsel and Director, Litigation and requires extensive litigation experience, strong judgment, and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. HQ in Falls Church, with government-related engagements.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree required.
• Ability to become a member of the Virginia Bar or licensed Virginia corporate counsel.
• At least eight years of litigation experience.
• Experience litigating complex commercial matters.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and executing litigation strategy.
• Excellent written and oral communications.
• Strong work ethic and collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Ability to balance multiple, competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Defense security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Leading complex, significant litigation and disputes matters, including responsibility for overall case strategy and supervision of outside counsel.
• Proactively assessing, managing, and mitigating risk across an active docket.
• Partnering and collaborating with stakeholders across the business to provide practical legal advice and to develop and recommend corrective actions.
• Briefing senior management on matters involving significant legal exposure or risk to the Company.
• Developing and managing legal budgets.

Skills

Juris Doctor

Virginia Bar

Litigation experience

Complex commercial matters

Litigation strategy

Written and oral communications

Integrity and professionalism

Multitasking

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Northrop Grumman’s Litigation team in Falls Church, Virginia seeks a senior attorney to lead strategy across commercial and government disputes, including class actions, contracts, IP, and employment matters.

The role reports to the Assistant General Counsel and Director, Litigation and requires extensive litigation experience, strong judgment, and the ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. HQ in Falls Church, with government-related engagements.