Corporate Counsel – M&A / International

Northrop Grumman

112d • $206,900 - $297,400

About The Position

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman is seeking an M&A / International Corporate Counsel to join our team in Falls Church, VA.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• 8+ years of related experience for Corporate Counsel 1.
• 10+ years of related experience for Corporate Counsel 2.
• M&A experience, including cross-border transactions.
• Basic familiarity with antitrust matters.
• International law experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience advising government contractors or other regulated businesses.
• Aerospace and defense experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide business-oriented legal advice relating to Northrop Grumman’s domestic and international transactions to achieve enterprise-wide goals in challenging markets.
• Lead investments and smaller M&A transactions; support larger M&A transactions.
• Support negotiation of strategic collaborations with international partners, including joint ventures, teaming agreements, strategic alliances and other bilateral and multilateral arrangements.
• Advise company with respect to U.S. and foreign antitrust/competition law compliance, including HSR filings, exclusive arrangements and government inquiries relating to industry transactions under review.
• Advise Corporate Global Business Development function with respect to a broad range of issues including MOUs, NDAs, international consultant agreements, anti-corruption compliance and compliance training.
• Provide legal support to in-country teams where Northrop Grumman has offices in Europe, Asia and the Middle East with respect to a wide range of regulatory and compliance issues.
• Assist in negotiation of DCS transactions with foreign customers and suppliers.
• Provide support to all business sectors engaged in international pursuits and programs and liaise with functional experts.
• Help advise company with respect to industrial participation (offset) activities and transactions.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree