Associate General Counsel

Lockheed Martin•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Associate General Counsel - Attorney position supporting the F-35 Lightning II Program. Attorney will handle legal work associated with Production, International (including collaboration on overseas co-production and industrial development), Development & Follow-on Modernization, Sustainment and Supply Chain Management and lead on a dedicated portfolio in collaboration with the F-35 legal team. Responsibilities include the full spectrum of government and commercial contracting from proposals to program performance. Responsibilities will also entail being able to provide advice on data rights and program-related disputes at prime and subcontract levels. Will develop and negotiate traditional and innovative strategies, contractual arrangements and terms. Attorney must collaborate closely with vice president level program leadership, contracts and finance teams and government and industry counterparts as well as other attorneys on the program and in the department. Position will also manage outside counsel and collaborate on investigations and litigation as needed. Strong leadership, communication and writing skills expected. Must be able to act independently but also under guidance of senior leadership when necessary. What’s In It For You: We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Requirements

J.D. degree.
Government contracts Legal experience in a law firm, corporation, or government.
Experience with handling legal issues in U.S. defense and aerospace industry sector (with USG and foreign customers and partners)
Licensed to practice law in the U.S.
5 plus years of directly relevant experience
Ability to obtain a USG security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with U.S. defense large acquisition programs including but not limited to aircraft and other major weapons systems.
International Contracting legal experience (Foreign Military Sales, Direct Commercial Sales).
US Cooperative Program experience.
Experience with claims and REAs.
Familiarity with government cost principles and accounting standards.
Experience with doing business internationally

Responsibilities

Handle legal work associated with Production, International (including collaboration on overseas co-production and industrial development), Development & Follow-on Modernization, Sustainment and Supply Chain Management and lead on a dedicated portfolio in collaboration with the F-35 legal team.
Handle the full spectrum of government and commercial contracting from proposals to program performance.
Provide advice on data rights and program-related disputes at prime and subcontract levels.
Develop and negotiate traditional and innovative strategies, contractual arrangements and terms.
Collaborate closely with vice president level program leadership, contracts and finance teams and government and industry counterparts as well as other attorneys on the program and in the department.
Manage outside counsel and collaborate on investigations and litigation as needed.