Senior Attorney (Onsite: Fort Worth, TX)

We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.

Legal

The Senior Attorney provides a broad array of hands-on legal advice in the areas of U.S. Government contract law and related subcontract and commercial contract law.  Responsibilities will include identifying risks and providing subsequent mitigation strategies, supporting complex transactions and providing expertise in the areas of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 12 and 15 requirements as a prime or major subcontractor.  A major component of the work will be procurement-focused, including negotiations with suppliers. The Senior Attorney will work directly with her/his business counterparts, other attorneys, other legal staff, and the Bell General Counsel. This is an on-site role in Fort Worth, Texas.

What you’ll be doing as a Senior Attorney:

• Work directly with business counterparts, identify legal risks and issues raised in contractual pursuits and on-going programs and develop risk mitigation strategies, as appropriate.
• Provide legal advice on terms and conditions for Part 12 and Part 15 government prime contracts and sub-contracts, teaming agreements, joint ventures and other business arrangements for both domestic and international business.
• Collaborate with business/procurement counterparts to form negotiation plans, provide reviews and legal perspectives on supplier feedback, negotiate terms and conditions, and review final contract language.
• Provide advice in the areas of FAR, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), and related laws and regulations affecting government contracting.
• Support Bell’s Contracts Department, Supply Chain Management and Product Lines in connection with requests for equitable adjustment (REAs), claims and contract negotiations.
• Support complex legal transactions for Bell’s programs and businesses in the U.S. and abroad to include direct commercial sales and FMS.
• Work with Ethics professionals to investigate matters, perform revolving door reviews and help with training, as needed.
• Support efforts in response to audits and subpoenas, litigation and ethics investigations.
• Other duties as assigned to fulfill the needs of the department. 

Skills You Bring to This Role:

• Must be a good strategic thinker with business acumen.
• Must have the ability to work cooperatively with other attorneys and employees.
• Must have the ability to effectively manage multiple assignments simultaneously with a minimum amount of supervision.
• Must be a team player with an open, mature and positive personality who is willing to share and communicate information effectively.
• Must have a strong work ethic and a desire to consistently perform at the highest levels of competence.

 What you need to be successful:

• 5+ years of related experience with government contracting. 
• Must have a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Must be a member of a state Bar in good standing.
• Must have the ability to travel globally and domestically on a limited basis.
• Extensive knowledge of and experience with FAR, DFARS, and other government laws and regulations and with analysis, drafting and negotiation of contracts and contract claims.
• Eligibility to obtain at least a Secret security clearance is required.

What we offer you in return:

You’ll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule

80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)

120 hours Vacation time

12-13 paid holidays per year

6 weeks parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health insurance

On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor

Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups

And so much more

It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together. 

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