Assistant General Counsel

Rolls-Royce•Indianapolis, IN

19d•Hybrid

About The Position

Rolls-Royce is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to join our global legal team in support of the Procurement Business as a Legal Counsel. In this role, you will assist the Procurement team in executing its strategy, through active delivery of legal advice on a range of new and existing Procurement contracts and related areas and you will contribute to the achievement of the Legal Function’s strategic aims. You will help the business in achieving its strategy by proactively managing legal risk, while exhibiting high integrity and our behaviors. Why Rolls-Royce? Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount. We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey. Rolls-Royce has been recognized as the top employer in the Engineering & Manufacturing category on the prestigious Forbes Top Employers for Engineers list for 2025 . This ranking highlights our commitment to innovation, employee development, and fostering a collaborative environment where engineers can thrive. At Rolls-Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, giving you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference. Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a U.S. law school with 5+ years of relevant legal experience advising on supply chain agreements and U.S. federal government contracting
Admission and status in good standing with the state bar applicable to the location, or eligible to be licensed through reciprocity or eligible to practice as Corporate Counsel in accordance with relevant state rules

Nice To Haves

Good project management and team-working skills, with a common sense and a cost-conscious approach to legal risk management, and a willingness to drive pace and simplicity into working practices
Strong organizational skills, ability to lead in ambiguous circumstances, and an ability to prioritize and manage a range of responsibilities
Good written and oral communication, comfortable interacting at all levels within the business and externally

Responsibilities

Deliver high quality, timely and technically correct legal advice and valued support to the Procurement team in an appropriate manner that considers each supplier and the broader context of the business.
Anticipate and analyze legal, compliance and business issues and proactively drive solutions to manage the impact of legal risk on the strategy of the business.
Be responsible for legal risk management on a project-by-project basis and propose and drive business orientated risk management strategies to completion.
Demonstrate a deep understanding of the business, its market and its strategy, and how that translates to our Procurement agreements.
From time to time, instruct and manage advice through external legal service providers.
Interact and communicate effectively with all levels of personnel within Rolls-Royce, including senior and executive management, by developing trusted working relationships with a focus on senior management engagement and influence.

Benefits

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.
Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan.
Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; a flexible spending account; a health savings account; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off; certain paid holidays; paid parental and family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long-term incentive plan.

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