Associate General Counsel - Space & Defense Group

Moog Inc.•Aurora, IL

9d•$225,000 - $265,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Moog is seeking an Associate General Counsel to provide full legal support to its Space & Defense Operating Group (SDG). Reporting to the SVP, General Counsel, this role helps develop business and legal strategies, enable growth, and mitigate legal and commercial risks in a highly regulated customer environment. The position provides strategic legal counsel across SDG’s space and defense portfolios, including U.S. Government and commercial programs spanning space systems and exploration. The Associate General Counsel serves as a trusted advisor and business partner to SDG Executive Leadership, translating complex legal and regulatory considerations into clear options and recommendations. In partnership with cross-functional stakeholders, the role aligns legal strategy with business objectives, supports consistent approaches to major agreements, and coordinates alignment on matters involving multiple operating groups or enterprise-wide impact. The position is hybrid in Buffalo, New York; the ideal candidate will live locally and work onsite at the East Aurora facility, though a hybrid-travel arrangement may be considered. The role requires a Juris Doctor degree and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, a minimum of 10 years of legal experience, and more than five years in a senior in-house role at a large corporation or at a large law firm. The position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information and facility and program access requirements, including U.S. Person status; the candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance if required by program needs. The listed annual base salary range for Buffalo, NY is $225,000–$265,000.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
Active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
A minimum of 10 years of legal experience, including more than five years in a senior in-house role with a large corporation or at a large law firm.
Ability to develop and implement effective legal and business strategies and partnerships.
Proven track record of working with stakeholders across the organization to resolve matters and implement initiatives.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and ability to build trusted strategic relationships.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, including assessing complex legal issues and providing practical, business-oriented solutions.
Experience in complex business and contract negotiation, including IP agreements.
Experience in U.S. government contracting and procurement processes.
Experience identifying and mitigating legal and business risks.
Must meet facility and program access requirements, including U.S. Person status.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance if required by program needs.
Position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

Nice To Haves

Local residence in the Buffalo, NY area is ideal.
A hybrid-travel work situation may be considered for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive legal support to SDG and advise on compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and customer requirements.
Collaborate with leadership to develop and implement business and legal strategies.
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to enhance functional excellence.
Foster a collaborative environment while engaging with other legal professionals.
Contribute to strategic legal plans and decision-making processes.
Develop trusted relationships with leadership.
Formulate tactics and strategies to advance group goals.
Bring industry expertise to support strategic business objectives.
Influence P&Ls through creative legal solutions and decisions.
Mitigate and eliminate risks with substantial monetary implications.
Coordinate with the Corporate Legal leadership team and other Operating Group Contracts leadership as appropriate.
Collaborate with Group Leadership, including Programs and Contracts, on negotiations with external parties as appropriate.
Negotiate agreements with external parties.
Lead legal strategy and negotiations for SDG major agreements and other matters with heightened risk, complexity, or enterprise scope, in partnership with SDG Contracts and cross-functional stakeholders.
Support SDG in resolving litigation, disputes, and claims.
Support the Legal Department in implementing new programs and initiatives across the organization.