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.