Corporate Counsel – Labor and Employment

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.

Northrop Grumman’s Law Department is seeking an experienced, highly motivated attorney to serve as a Corporate Counsel on our Labor & Employment Law team.  The Corporate Counsel will manage and drive strategy on a labor and employment law support for businesses in California, and throughout the United States and international locations. Corporate Counsel will serve as a strategic, creative, and sought-after labor and employment advisor, helping employees, leaders, and businesses maximize efficiency, agility, and growth, while identifying and mitigating risk in furtherance of our commitment to ethics, integrity and compliance.  Collaborating across the team, department, and diverse stakeholders, Corporate Counsel will help lead Northrop Grumman in complying with labor and employment laws while meeting business goals by:  strategically advising on human resources and business initiatives; training and educating stakeholders on labor/employment requirements; creating solutions to identify and mitigate labor/employment legal risk; and defending the company when its talent strategies or personnel actions are challenged.

We are seeking candidates with the following:

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels and areas within the organization, from executive leadership to first-line supervisors.
• Ability to promote and contribute to a team environment that encourages and supports inclusion, drives innovation, and creates the best solutions to complex problems.
• Integrity, outstanding analytical skills and strategic thinking, and exceptional judgment.

The preferred location for this position is Palmdale, CA, but we may consider an El Segundo/Redondo Beach alternative location if needed.  The position reports to Northrop Grumman’s Assistant General Counsel, Labor and Employment located in Falls Church, VA.

This position may be filled at a higher level based on the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications Corporate Counsel I:

• Law Degree from an ABA accredited law school
• Active California State Bar membership
• 8 or more years of labor/employment experience (in-house, government, and/or law firm)
• Experience counseling clients on a breadth of California employment law and labor code issues
• Experience conducting investigations, responding to administrative charges, developing and implementing policies and procedures, preparing and negotiating settlement agreements, and representing companies in employment adversarial matters.
• U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and hold a U.S. DoD security clearance and program accesses.

Basic Qualifications Corporate Counsel II:

• Law Degree from an ABA accredited law school
• Active California State Bar membership
• 10 or more years of labor/employment experience (in-house, government, and/or law firm)
• Experience counseling clients on a breadth of California employment law and labor code issues
• Experience conducting investigations, responding to administrative charges, developing and implementing policies and procedures, preparing and negotiating settlement agreements, and representing companies in employment adversarial matters.
• U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and hold a U.S. DoD security clearance and program accesses.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to self-motivate, work under minimal supervision, and learn new substantive areas within and beyond labor and employment law.
• Experience with federal labor law, including ULP, bargaining, CBA administration, labor arbitration, and union organizing
• Experience advising on international labor law matters (US expat assignments and local employees)
• Experience advising federal government contractors
• Strong organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to balance multiple, competing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex legal matters, including audits, investigations, mediations, and administrative hearings

Salary Range: $206,900.00 - $297,400.00Salary Range 2: $227,700.00 - $327,300.00The 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.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 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.