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What’s a career like at BAE Systems? Remarkable! Are you interested in having enterprise-wide impact, enterprise-wide exposure, and broad autonomy? Are leading programs, strategic initiatives, and engaging with the executive stakeholders of interest for your career? If so, our Senior Counsel role is a tremendous opportunity for an enterprising individual.
In this position, you will report to the Vice President & Associate General Counsel for Employment and Labor. You will provide independent, strategic advice and direction on a wide range of issues across the BAE Systems, Inc. enterprise while helping drive the development of enterprise policies and procedures.
This position is part of the Legal Department, an enthusiastic and highly productive team, where you will have the opportunity to grow your skills and work on challenging projects. We also offer flexible working arrangements (including a 9/80 schedule), tuition assistance, and a 6% match with immediate vesting on 401(k) contributions.
This role requires a strong and seasoned attorney who can handle complex and varied legal matters, think critically, and provide practical solutions to business problems. If you are looking for that challenge, we want to you to be part of our team!
Key responsibilities:
About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Benefits Information
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).
What’s a career like at BAE Systems? Remarkable! Are you interested in having enterprise-wide impact, enterprise-wide exposure, and broad autonomy? Are leading programs, strategic initiatives, and engaging with the executive stakeholders of interest for your career? If so, our Senior Counsel role is a tremendous opportunity for an enterprising individual.
In this position, you will report to the Vice President & Associate General Counsel for Employment and Labor. You will provide independent, strategic advice and direction on a wide range of issues across the BAE Systems, Inc. enterprise while helping drive the development of enterprise policies and procedures.
This position is part of the Legal Department, an enthusiastic and highly productive team, where you will have the opportunity to grow your skills and work on challenging projects. We also offer flexible working arrangements (including a 9/80 schedule), tuition assistance, and a 6% match with immediate vesting on 401(k) contributions.
This role requires a strong and seasoned attorney who can handle complex and varied legal matters, think critically, and provide practical solutions to business problems. If you are looking for that challenge, we want to you to be part of our team!
Key responsibilities:
- Continue to develop and mature the Company's privacy program in a dynamic and evolving regulatory landscape.
- Provide legal advice and counseling on US and international privacy compliance issues.
- Provide legal advice and counseling on data governance, records management, and related legal issues.
- Continue to develop and mature enterprise-wide record retention and data governance policies, procedures, and practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective implementation of record retention and data governance policies.
- Coordinate with executive stakeholders to revise, review, and manage all BAE Systems policies.
- Provide support on ad hoc requests, including: reviewing and drafting contracts; analyzing and interpreting laws and regulations; developing and implementing policies and procedures; and creating and delivering training programs
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
- Minimum 7 years of experience as an attorney
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Two years of experience in Privacy Program Management
- Certification in information governance, data privacy, or a related field (e.g., CIPM, CIPP, IGP)
- Experience as in-house counsel
- Experience in the aerospace and defense industry
- Familiarity with data management and analytics tools (e.g., data mapping, data inventory)
About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Benefits Information
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).
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