CORPORATE SENIOR COUNSEL I

Huntington Ingalls • Pascagoula, MS

14d • $166,000 - $208,000 • Onsite

About The Position

HII is seeking an experienced senior-level attorney and thoughtful leader for its Law Department to lead, direct, and when necessary conduct internal investigations at the Ingalls Shipbuilding Division in Pascagoula, Mississippi. The position will also support investigative work for the Corporate Office and other HII business units as required. The attorney will manage investigations involving the False Claims Act and other regulatory and statutory obligations of government contractors, advise senior management on related risks and disclosure obligations, and work with outside counsel on pending and anticipated litigation. The role involves coordinating with internal leaders, law enforcement and regulatory agencies, and the corporate compliance organization. The position reports to HII’s Director of Investigations and supports the Corporate Vice President, Litigation & Investigations. It is not eligible for telework and requires travel 10%–25% of the time.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• At least 6 years of relevant experience working 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.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform a range of tasks, from repetitive work to tasks requiring judgment and independent initiative.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Advise senior management on investigation-related 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 strategic decisions through resolution.
• Interact with law enforcement and regulatory agencies and serve as the point of contact for government regulator inquiries concerning False Claims Act issues.
• Work with corporate compliance attorneys and personnel to advise leaders on lessons learned, risk assessments, sustainable compliance, and 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 complex operational processes and research factual and legal issues using internal and external resources.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plan choices.
• On-site health centers, telemedicine, wellness resources, and employee assistance programs.
• Savings plan options (401K) and financial education and planning tools.
• Life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts.
• Early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships.
• Relocation assistance.
• Educational and training programs for career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree