Corporate Counsel with Security Clearance

Requisition ID: R10175688 * Category: Legal and Regulatory * Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States of America | Redondo Beach, California, United States of America | Melbourne, Florida, United States of America | Roy, Utah, United States of America | Dulles, Virginia, United States of America | McLean, Virginia, United States of America * Clearance Type: Secret * Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position * Shift: Days (United States of America) * Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time * Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be availableAt 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. This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman. Northrop Grumman is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join our team. Roles and Responsibilities: * The Corporate Counsel will provide legal advice, counsel and service to internal business clients concerning legal rights, obligations, and privileges of corporations * Coordinate with various legal specialists inside the company to support litigation and internal investigations, intellectual property, export, employment, and other matters impacting the business. * Draw up contracts involving leases, licenses, purchases, sales, real estate, employment, insurance, mergers, acquisitions and related matters * Keep current on legislative issues, statutes, decisions, and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies * Examine legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuit * Act as agent of corporation in various transactions * Advise company regarding concerns for risk assessment * Develop, review, or implement company-wide and/or functionally specific training programs * Oversee corporate governance matters and its various committees * Work with outside counsel to direct activities.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS * J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school. * Member of the State Bar in the applicable location, capable of being licensed through testing or comity, or, in lieu of licensure, capable of registering as an in-house counsel in accordance with the rules of the applicable State Bar. * Strong academic credentials, and the highest level of integrity and ethics. * 6 or more years of government contracts experience at one or more top law firms, government agencies and/or in-house legal departments.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Experience with contracting and subcontracting in support of U.S. Government programs and/or with complex commercial transactions * Expertise with FAR, DFARS, and other federal agencies rules and practices. * Excellence in analyzing legal concepts and ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences, including all levels within the organization, from executive leadership to first-line supervisors, customer representatives and attorneys, and all levels of Government agency personnel. * Ability to provide accurate, timely and pragmatic advice. * Ability to promote and contribute to a collaborative team environment that encourages and supports inclusion to drive innovation and reach the best solutions to complex problems. * Strong organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to balance multiple competing priorities. * Ability to direct the resolution of highly complex or unusual business problems applying advanced analytical thought and judgment. * Proven success leading teams and driving for results in a matrixed organization. * An active U.S. security clearance at the Secret level or higher, or the ability to obtain such.Salary Range: $221,600 - $318,600
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.