Associate General Counsel

Job Title

Legal Advisor

Job Summary

Provides a full range of legal advice and services | Responsibilities are within the Legal Function as a generalist or in a combination of Disciplines

Impact of the Role

Recognized as an expert within the company and requires in-depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline and broad knowledge of other job disciplines within the organization function. Solves unique problems that have a broad impact on the business. Contributes to the development of organization functional strategy. Progression to this level is typically restricted on the basis of business requirements. Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for ensuring the organization's compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Develops and reviews the organization's policies, practices, and guidelines.
• Assists in protecting the organization's legal interest and maintaining its operations within the scope established by law.
• Provides counsel to senior leadership.
• Identifies and analyzes legal issues, drafts key documents, presents clear recommendations to top management, and assures legal compliance.
• Assists or represents the organization in business negotiations.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance on transactions, regulatory issues, operations, disputes, and investigations
• Draft and negotiate complex commercial and government agreements
• Advise on FAR/DFARS, ITAR/EAR, FCPA, and privacy rules
• Manage outside counsel
• Partner across teams to manage risk
• Maintain contract templates and legal processes
• Develop and review policies and guidelines

Required Qualifications

• J.D. Degree and 10-12 years' experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• State Bar membership required

Preferred Qualifications

• Oral and written communication skills. Compliance management. Due diligence. Issue resolution. Legal document review. Legal research. Legal writing. Legal-Contracts review. Litigation case management. Negotiation. Operations management. Regulatory environment. Regulatory compliance. Risk mitigation. Legal advising. Corporate governance. Legal Case Management Software.
• Prior in-house and government contracts experience strongly preferred
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks applicable to aerospace and defense companies, including experience with government contracts and familiarity with FAR/DFARS and related flow-downs and compliance obligations

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.

Travel Requirements

25-50% travel likely.