Assistant General Counsel, AI and Cybersecurity

RTX

76d • $176,000 - $352,000

About The Position

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. Collins is looking for an experienced and proactive attorney with strong general transactional experience and expertise in the legal issues around Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cybersecurity to join our dynamic legal team in Enterprise Operations at Collins Aerospace. This role will manage a wide spectrum of matters, including contract negotiations, supply chain support, work transitions, due diligence, antitrust compliance, and strategic legal guidance to support our central Enterprise Operations organization as well as being the subject matter expert on AI and Cybersecurity within Collins legal department. This role demands a strategic thinker with excellent communications and leadership skills, capable of providing practical legal advice to support a fast-paced dynamic team.

Requirements

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 14 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years of experience.
• Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited institution and 5+ years of experience.
• Admission to the bar of at least 1 US state with the ability to be admitted as In-House Counsel.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• 1+ years prior legal experience with AI or Cybersecurity.
• Prior leadership experience.

Nice To Haves

• Prior In-House Counsel experience.
• Aerospace industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and be a strategic business partner across the broader Collins Aerospace organization and its strategic business units.
• Contract drafting and negotiations in the areas of complex commercial agreements, vendor contracts, service agreements, licensing agreements, purchasing contracts, and logistical agreements.
• Proficiency in conducting due diligence for corporate transactions and work transfers (buy to make and buy to buy).
• Dispute resolution skills involving claims and counter-claims.
• Ability to assess and mitigate legal risks in transactional, operational, and regulatory contexts.
• Subject matter expert on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cybersecurity Law within the Collins Aerospace Corporate Legal, Contracts and Compliance (LCC) organization.
• Advise and counsel Collins and its businesses on all aspects of AI and Cybersecurity Law.
• Provide day-to-day legal support to our Digital Technology and Cybersecurity organizations.
• Advising and counseling on compliance with data governance regulations and complex areas of law relating to AI.
• Strategic leadership in the development of Collins-wide AI Governance and Risk Management Framework.
• Negotiating and strategic guidance on supplier and customer contract terms that relate to AI.
• Advise and counsel Collins on all aspects of cybersecurity law, focusing on incident response, compliance, and transactions and contracts.
• Monitor and help shape cybersecurity laws, regulations, government-wide policies.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of cybersecurity policies, standard work, playbooks, guidance, templates, and other documentation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees