Assistant General Counsel, Military (remote)

RTX•Hartford, CT

1d•Remote

About The Position

Are you interested in joining a dynamic and fast-paced global team that positively impacts the Collin's organization? If so, then this is the job for you! 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 Aerospace is looking for a strategic, collaborative and experienced U.S. government contracts counsel to support enterprise-wide initiatives and negotiations with primes and the U.S. government (USG). This lawyer directly supports both the Collins Customer Excellence & Strategy function as well as the Enterprise Contracts function, supporting both as USG legal subject matter expert, counselor and teammate. This lawyer collaborates with Collins-wide and RTX-wide USG contracts, lawyers and compliance professionals, as well as gives day-to-day support and guidance to senior Collins executives.

Requirements

Typically requires 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
Admission to the bar of at least 1 US state with the ability to be admitted as In-House Counsel
5+ years experience with USG contracts law
Must be willing and able to travel 20% of the time

Nice To Haves

Aerospace defense industry experience
Prior in-house experience

Responsibilities

Represents Collins Aerospace on internal and external USG legal issues
Acts as a strategic business partner to review, draft, negotiate, and advise on a wide variety of government agreements to meet business and legal requirements, including OTAs, FAR 15 and FAR 12 agreements
Assists with managing and resolving contract disputes, bid protests, equitable adjustments, and breach of contract claims
Interprets complex laws, rulings, and regulations and provides expertise on legal issues to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations
Aids in the development and implementation of processes, procedures, and metrics (including efficient contracting processes) to increase the overall effectiveness of the legal services provided to the company
Has experience with government contract formation (including detailed reviews of solicitation and evaluation documents for source selections)
Understands and can collaborate on data rights and other intellectual property issues
Has deep knowledge of commercial item terms and conditions necessary for government acceptance and commerciality determinations
Provides guidance on cost accounting issues
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
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
And more!