Corporate Counsel - Defense Systems

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman has an open Corporate Counsel position to support the Weapon Systems (WS) Division within our Defense Systems business.   WS designs and produces critical products and precision capabilities for our customers.  WS focuses on rapid development, production and deployment of our products to deter and defeat any adversary, now and in the future.  Organized into four business units (Advanced Weapons, Armament Systems, Missile Products and Propulsion Systems & Controls), WS maintains sites across the country, including Northridge, CA; Mesa, AZ; Plymouth, MN; Rocket Center, WV; and Elkton, MD.     

The Corporate Counsel will serve on the business unit leadership team(s), assisting the business in the pursuit, capture and execution of U.S. Government, international and commercial prime contracts and subcontracts.  Responsibilities include providing counsel to business partners and coordinating with various business and legal specialists inside the company on various matters (e.g., intellectual property; environmental, health and safety; real estate and property; human resources; internal investigations; supply chain; export/import compliance; litigation; and employment and labor relations; cost accounting and allowability). 

This Corporate Counsel position will be located in McLean, VA or Linthicum MD.

The position reports to the Corporate Director and Division Counsel for WS located in McLean, VA. 

Succeeding in this position requires excellent problem-solving skills, sound judgement, strong business acumen, discretion, the highest standards of integrity and ethics, the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with lawyers and business teams inside and outside of the company, and work in cross-functional teams.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Juris Doctor degree with a minimum of 10 years of relevant U.S. Government contracting experience

• Member of an appropriate state bar and/or ability maintain in-house licensure status in the work location

• Ability to obtain, and maintain, a DoD security clearance

• U.S. Government and commercial contracting experience at a law firm, U.S. Government agency, and/or in-house legal department

• Ability to analyze complex legal concepts and communicate effectively

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supporting U.S. Government programs and/or complex commercial transactions as in-house counsel, plus law firm or Government agency experience

• Experience supporting clients and interfacing with customers in the defense/intelligence communities

• Expertise with FAR, DFARS, NASA FAR/Supplement, and other U.S. Government agencies’ rules and practices

• Litigation and/or investigative experience

• An active U.S. DoD security clearance at the Secret level or higher

Primary Level Salary Range: $233,300.00 - $335,300.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.