General Counsel

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LMCareers Business Unit

RMS

Security Clearance

TS/SCI

Job Description

At Lockheed Martin, we are passionate about innovation and integrity. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and forward-thinking, everything is within our capacity – and yours as a Lockheed Martin employee. Lockheed Martin values your skills, training, education, and background.

Do you want to be part of an environment that encourages and supports employees to think big, perform with quality and build incredible products? We provide the resources, encouragement, and focus - if you have the resourcefulness and courage to work hard, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. Come and experience your future!

This position will have primary legal responsibility as an attorney for the EMC2 and UMS market segments within MIC2, which is part of Rotary and Mission Systems. The successful candidate will have experience working with various domestic and international government agencies, the Department of Defense, and the U.S. Department of Justice. The successful candidate must have extensive knowledge of the federal acquisition process as well as litigation experience, international contracting, and intellectual property issues. The successful candidate must be a motivated self-starter who can both energize and collaborate with the team as well as work independently to take responsibility for legal projects. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate a proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage a high volume of work. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills are essential.

This position will provide a wide range of legal support including advising key business leaders, program managers, contracting, subcontracting (sourcing), engineering and other program personnel on all aspects necessary to successfully win new business and execute/perform existing domestic/international programs. The successful candidate will work with program personnel to draft and negotiate prime and subcontract terms and conditions, teaming agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and a variety of other contractual instruments in support of program efforts. The successful candidate will be responsible for the protection of data rights and drafting of provisions in teaming and other business agreements. The position may also require conducting investigations and interviews to support litigation or internal investigations. The successful candidate will have general working knowledge of AI legal tools as well as familiarity around legal issues associated with AI in defense applications. Successful candidate should have a TS clearance. Some international travel also may be required. Undergraduate and law school, JD or LLB, degrees required. Must be admitted to practice law in at least one state in United States.

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 skills.

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.

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Other Important Information

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Work Schedule Information

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Security Clearance Information

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Work Schedule

4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

National Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $184,100 - $324,530. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $211,700 - $366,850. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.