General Counsel

Basic Qualifications JD degree from an accredited law school. Admitted in good standing to a state bar as a practicing attorney. Minimum 7 years of experience as an attorney in a law firm, in‑house counsel or government agency. Experience counseling and providing advice to clients. Strong working knowledge of international and commercial contracting regimes. Knowledge of U.S. government contracting is a plus. Demonstrated ability to operate independently and lead legal initiatives without close supervision. Track record of taking primary ownership of complex, high‑impact legal projects. Skilled at energizing and partnering with cross‑functional teams (e.g., program management, finance, engineering). Ability to translate sophisticated legal concepts into clear, persuasive written and verbal communications. Thrives under tight deadlines and high‑volume workloads. Self‑starter mentality with strong organizational and time‑management skills. Exceptional written drafting ability (contracts, opinions, memoranda). Excellent oral presentation and negotiation skills; capable of influencing senior leadership and external stakeholders. Successful candidate should have a TS clearance. Desired Skills Ability to navigate a broad spectrum of legal issues—contract formation, compliance, liability allocation, and termination—efficiently and translate complex fact patterns into clear, actionable legal guidance. Proven proficiency with AI‑enabled contract analysis platforms, predictive analytics tools, and automated risk assessment dashboards. Skilled in leveraging these technologies to accelerate risk identification, enhance the accuracy of legal opinions, and improve overall speed and quality of decision making. Track record of managing large, concurrent caseloads while maintaining meticulous attention to detail and meeting strict deadlines. Demonstrated organizational discipline and the capacity to prioritize competing demands without sacrificing analytical rigor. Strong interpersonal skills that foster trusted relationships with business units, functional teams, and senior leadership. Ability to act as a legal partner, providing counsel that aligns with business objectives while safeguarding legal risk. Familiarity with contemporary regulatory frameworks such as export controls, cybersecurity standards, data privacy statutes, and intellectual property considerations in international contracts. Capability to design and deliver concise, targeted legal training to non‑legal audiences, enhancing organizational compliance and risk awareness. Superior written and oral communication skills, enabling the clear articulation of sophisticated legal concepts to company stakeholders. Flexibility to travel internationally in support of contract negotiations as needed. Responsibilities Provide legal support to key business leaders, program managers, contracting, subcontracting (sourcing), engineering, and other program personnel to successfully win new business and execute domestic/international programs. Draft and negotiate prime and subcontract terms and conditions, teaming agreements, non‑disclosure agreements, and other contractual instruments. Protect data rights and draft provisions in teaming and other business agreements. Conduct investigations and interviews to support litigation or internal investigations as needed. Apply general working knowledge of AI legal tools and address legal issues associated with AI in defense applications. Maintain TS clearance throughout employment. Travel internationally as required for contract negotiations and program support. Remote Work Part‑time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of the schedule remotely and part at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. Specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lockheed Martin