Associate General Counsel

Lockheed Martin • Fort Worth, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Associate General Counsel position supporting all aspects of the F-35 Lightning II Program. Attorney will handle legal work associated with Production, International, Development & Follow-on Modernization, Sustainment, and Supply Chain Management in collaboration with the F-35 Program Aeronautics Legal Team and functional attorneys. Responsibilities include full spectrum of government and commercial contracting from proposals to claims as well as being able to provide advice on data rights and program-related disputes at prime and subcontract levels. Will support negotiation and development of traditional and innovative contractual arrangements and terms. Attorney will collaborate closely with F-35 Program personnel typically in Contracts, Finance and Supply Chain and government and industry counterparts. Position will also assist in communications with outside counsel. Leadership, communication and writing skills expected. Must be able to act self-sufficiently but also under guidance of leadership when necessary.

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
• Licensed to practice law in the U.S.
• Five plus years of directly relevant experience
• Must be a US Citizen for consideration of a government 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
• FMS or Cooperative Program experience
• Experience with claims and REAs
• Familiarity with government cost principles and accounting standards

Responsibilities

• Handle legal work associated with Production, International, Development & Follow-on Modernization, Sustainment, and Supply Chain Management.
• Provide advice on data rights and program-related disputes at prime and subcontract levels.
• Support negotiation and development of traditional and innovative contractual arrangements and terms.
• Collaborate closely with F-35 Program personnel typically in Contracts, Finance and Supply Chain and government and industry counterparts.
• Assist in communications with outside counsel.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP
• Education Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees