Staff Attorney-Litigation

Textron•Hunt Valley, MD

About The Position

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Litigation Staff Attorney to support all aspects of litigation matters at Textron Systems, with a particular focus on commercial litigation and disputes. The Litigation Staff Attorney will also provide support to Textron Systems and its business lines in products liability cases, and advise on corporate governance matters, contract issues, regulatory inquiries, and commercial transactions. The successful candidate will have strong analytical skills, excellent writing and communication abilities, and prior litigation experience. This role will report to the Associate General Counsel for litigation and will be based in Hunt Valley, MD.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Active admission to and in good standing with a state bar.
2+ years of litigation experience.
Strong knowledge of litigation practice, including motions, discovery, trial, appeals, and alternative dispute resolution.
Excellent drafting, negotiation, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Sound business acumen with the ability to balance legal risk with commercial priorities.
Computer literacy, including competency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and legal research tools (Westlaw and/or LexisNexis).
U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien, with the ability to obtain/maintain a DoD security clearance.
Ability and willingness to participate in frequent domestic travel and occasional international travel.

Nice To Haves

Prior litigation experience at a law firm and/or through a judicial clerkship/internship.
Experience in commercial litigation and products liability cases.
Experience managing e-discovery and legal holds.
Experience working on matters in the aerospace and defense industry.
Experience with state business entity registrations and qualifications.

Responsibilities

Litigation:
Represent and counsel Textron Systems and its business lines in all phases of litigation matters.
Work with and oversee outside counsel to ensure alignment with business objectives.
Review and help prepare pleadings, motions, and discovery requests/responses.
Prepare for and attend mediations, court hearings, and trials.
Keep internal business teams updated on the status of and strategy for litigation matters.
Corporate Governance:
Provide advice, guidance, and support on corporate governance matters.
Assist in the preparation and review of corporate filings, resolutions, and related documents.
Ensure compliance with corporate governance-related regulatory and legal requirements.
Commercial Transaction Support:
Work with business partners and other members of the Legal Department to identify legal risks and issues in commercial proposals and ongoing programs.
Perform legal review of contract terms and conditions for a wide variety of domestic and international agreements.
Support complex transactions for Textron Systems’ programs and businesses in the U.S. and abroad.
Participate in negotiations with customers, suppliers, and business partners.
Other:
Provide training to various departments and teams on litigation and corporate governance topics.
Provide advice on FAA regulatory matters.
Stay up to date on relevant changes in laws, regulations, court rules, and policies.
Additional legal support and special projects, as needed.