Director and Senior Counsel, Enterprise Solutions

RTX•Tewksbury, MA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA. The following position is to join our RTX Legal, Contracts and Compliance (LCC) team: We seek a highly motivated, experienced Director and Senior Counsel, Enterprise Solutions to join our world-class legal team. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, pragmatic problem solver with strong leadership skills who can make an immediate impact. Key responsibilities include advising senior leaders, negotiating complex agreements, and leading initiatives to improve processes and deploy new technology tools. Exceptional writing, analytical, and strategic thinking skills are essential, along with the ability to balance legal and business risks and communicate effectively with stakeholders. This role supports RTX Enterprise Solutions and Digital Technology organization. Preference for candidates in Farmington, CT, Boston, or Washington DC. Qualified candidates from other locations also may be considered. Hybrid role with occasional travel for on-site support at RTX locations.

Requirements

Juris Doctor Law Degree from an accredited law school
Active member in good standing of at least one state bar
At least 12 years of experience as an attorney in a law firm environment, at a government agency, as a military judge advocate, or as in-house counsel
U.S. citizenship is required

Nice To Haves

In-house experience in matrixed, regulated industries (e.g., aerospace, defense, government, pharma, finance)
Familiarity with classified environments and handling export-controlled or CUI data
Proven ability to advise senior leaders and drive cross-functional execution under challenging conditions.
Expertise in data and AI issues, including privacy, security, and IP.
Skilled in negotiating and drafting complex master agreements with major vendors.
Exceptional interpersonal and project management skills with ability to influencing stakeholder globally at all levels
Creative, solution-oriented thinker with a decisive, results-driven approach in ambiguous situations
Highly responsive with a strong service mindset
Attitude that no project is too big or too small
Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with a focus on precision and clarity

Responsibilities

Serve as lead attorney and leadership team member for RTX SVP of Enterprise Digital Infrastructure, providing practical legal and business guidance through active engagement.
Deliver pragmatic, market-based solutions by balancing legal risk with business priorities.
Provide legal transaction support by effectively leading, project-managing, structuring, negotiating and closing digital agreements, such as agreements for AI, IAAS, resellers, managed infrastructure services, cloud infrastructure, and other strategic infrastructure vendors
Bridge legal, business, and technology teams by translating complex concepts for non-technical audiences. An ability to quickly grasp and communicate new technologies is an important skill.
Active client engagement with ability to proactively identify needs and drive client priorities to completion
Partner across functions to align on objectives and guide initiatives through legal, policy, and regulatory challenges.
Collaborate with legal, finance, engineering, and compliance teams to manage risk and strengthen compliance processes.
Lead develop and refine forms, policies, and playbooks to streamline AI governance, risk management, and contracting.
Partner with Enterprise Solutions, Digital Technology, and Strategic Sourcing on commercial and tech transactions
Effectively lead, project-manage, structure, negotiate and close agreements, such as agreements for AI, resellers, cloud infrastructure, or strategic partnerships
Stay current on AI regulations and best practices; partner with Global Government Relations team on policy development and regulatory responses
Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Benefits

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs.
Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

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