Corporate Senior Counsel I

Ingalls Shipbuilding•Pascagoula, MS

12d•Onsite

About The Position

HII is seeking an experienced senior-level attorney and thoughtful leader for its Law Department. Based at the Ingalls Shipbuilding Division in Pascagoula, Mississippi, this attorney will lead, direct, and when necessary conduct internal investigations at Ingalls Shipbuilding. The position also supports investigations for the Corporate Office and other HII business units as needed. The attorney manages investigations from initial scoping through reporting findings, advises senior management on legal risks and disclosure obligations, and works with outside counsel on pending and anticipated litigation. The role requires effective collaboration with government agencies, company leaders, and the corporate compliance organization, along with strong communication skills and the ability to understand complex operational processes and research factual and legal issues. The position reports to and supports HII’s Director of Investigations and the Corporate Vice President, Litigation & Investigations. Additional responsibilities may include managing legal holds, facilitating document production, preparing government disclosures, and training personnel on investigative practices and relevant legal and regulatory issues. The role is full-time, on-site, requires U.S. citizenship, and includes travel of 10%–25%. Relocation assistance is available. The stated salary range is $166,000 to $208,000.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
At least 6 years of relevant experience in an in-house law department, law firm, and/or government agency.
Mississippi bar license or ability to obtain a license to practice in Mississippi.
U.S. citizenship is required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to understand complex operational processes and research factual and legal issues.
Ability to perform tasks requiring judgment and independent initiative.

Responsibilities

Lead, direct, and as needed conduct internal investigations at the Ingalls Shipbuilding Division, while supporting investigative work for the Corporate Office and other HII business units.
Manage all aspects of investigations, including supervising investigators, managing outside counsel’s work and budget, interviewing witnesses, overseeing document collection and production, scoping investigations, and reporting findings.
Supervise internal legal investigations involving the False Claims Act and other regulatory and statutory obligations of government contractors, and advise senior management on associated risks and disclosure obligations.
Work with outside counsel to manage pending and anticipated litigation, serve as the company’s primary point of contact for case-related needs, and collaborate with internal leaders on strategy through resolution.
Interact with law enforcement and regulatory agencies as required and serve as the point of contact for government regulator inquiries concerning False Claims Act issues.
Work with corporate compliance attorneys and other personnel to advise leaders on lessons learned, risk assessments, sustainable compliance, and other aspects of the corporate compliance program.
As assigned, manage legal holds, facilitate document production, prepare government disclosures, and train personnel on investigative best practices and relevant legal and regulatory issues.
Communicate accurately and concisely with internal and external stakeholders, including outside counsel, business leaders, and government officials.
Learn and understand complex operational processes and research factual and legal issues using internal and external resources.