Associate Director & Counsel, Data & AI

Date Posted:

2025-11-25

Country:

United States of America

Location:

CT502: 10 Farm Springs Rd, Farmington 10 Farm Springs Road , Farmington, CT, 06032 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

The following position is to join our RTX Legal, Contracts and Compliance (LCC) team: 

We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced, and results-driven Associate Director and Counsel, Data & Artificial Intelligence to join the LCC Enterprise Solutions Team. You will be engaged in the processes, governance and tools that the RTX’s Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) team delivers to the enterprise and be the legal partner that supports cutting edge innovation and responsible AI development/deployment. This role reports into the Director and Senior Counsel, Data & AI and will provide legal/business support to the RTX Enterprise Solutions and Digital Technology organization.

This is a heavy client-facing role requiring exceptional communication and problem-solving skills in effectively identifying and advising on complex AI, privacy and legal issues.  The successful candidate is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, driving results, thinking creatively on their feet, and collaborating within a matrixed environment. Past work experience in AI governance, privacy law and highly regulated industries, such as aerospace & defense and pharmaceutical industries, is highly valued.

Preference for candidates in Farmington, CT, Boston, or Washington DC. Qualified candidates from other locations also may be considered. 

Hybrid role with occasional travel for on-site support at RTX locations.

What You Will Do:

• Provide strategic counsel to senior leaders on high-impact, company-wide projects

• Partner across functions to align objectives and guide initiatives through complex legal, policy, and regulatory landscapes

• Bridge legal, business, and technology teams by translating complex concepts for non-technical audiences. An ability to quickly grasp and communicate new technologies is an important skill

• Deliver pragmatic, market-based solutions by balancing legal risk with business priorities

• Respond quickly to stakeholders, track deal workflows, resolve bottlenecks and drive resolution

• Active client engagement with ability to proactively identify needs and drive client priorities to completion

• Collaborate with legal, finance, engineering, and compliance teams to manage risk and strengthen compliance processes

• Drive responsible adoption of AI tools in challenging gray areas with creative, practical solutions.

• Stay current on AI regulations and best practices; partner with Global Government Relations team on policy development and regulatory responses

• Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Juris Doctor Law Degree from an accredited law school

• Active member in good standing of at least one state bar

• Prefer at least 8 years of experience as an attorney in a corporation, law firm environment, at a government agency, as a military judge advocate, or other comparable experience

• U.S. citizenship is required

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Curiosity and ability to learn how AI works “under the hood” to support legal analysis of emerging technologies, such as the deployment of AI agents

• Highly motivated with strong analytical, strategic and judgment skills; proven record managing complex legal matters with integrity and accountability

• Exceptional interpersonal and project management skills with ability to influencing stakeholder globally at all levels

• Creative, solution-oriented thinker with a decisive, results-driven approach in ambiguous situations

• Highly responsive with a strong service mindset

• Attitude that no project is too big or too small

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

• Skilled in negotiating and drafting complex master agreements with major vendors.

• In-house experience in matrixed, regulated industries (e.g., aerospace, defense, government, pharma, finance)

• Experience working in classified environments and handling export-controlled or CUI data

• Familiarity with domestic and international data privacy laws

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What We Offer:

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

Location:

Preference for candidates in Farmington, CT, Boston, or Washington DC. Qualified candidates from other locations also may be considered. 

Hybrid role with occasional travel for on-site support at RTX locations.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 147,000 USD - 295,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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