Corporate Director Division Counsel
Requisition ID: R10171081
- Category: Legal and Regulatory
- Location: Redondo Beach, California, United States of America
- Clearance Type: Secret
- Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
- Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
- Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
- Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
- Positions Available: 1
Northrop Grumman seeks a lead in-house lawyer to act as the Director and Division Counsel for the Strategic Space Systems Division, headquartered in Redondo Beach, California at the historic “Space Park” campus.
Responsibilities for this large Division and campus include counseling on matters associated with the pursuit, capture, and execution of US Government and commercial contracts and associated operations, as well as coordinating with various legal specialists inside the company to support litigation and internal investigations, intellectual property, export, employment and other matters impacting the business.
Succeeding in this position requires superb problem-solving skills, sound judgement and discretion, the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively, ownership of issues and results, and the highest standards of integrity and ethics. The position reports to the Vice President, Associate General Counsel for Northrop Grumman Space Systems and will involve supervision of one or more supporting counsel, paralegals, and/or administrative assistants.
The position is not remote and is located in Redondo Beach, California.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- JD from an accredited US law school.
- Member of the state bar in the applicable location, or capable of practicing as an in-house counsel in accordance with applicable state bar rules.
- 10 or more years of relevant experience at one or more law firms, US Government agencies and/or in-house legal departments.
- Strong academic credentials.
- Candidates must have the ability to obtain a DOD Secret level security clearance as a condition of continued employment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with contracting and subcontracting in support of US Government programs and/or with complex commercial transactions.
- 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 US security clearance at the Secret level or higher is preferred.
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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.
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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
What's great about
Northrop Grumman
- Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
- Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
- Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.
Did you know?
Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.