Corporate Counsel

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 has an open Corporate Counsel position to support business units in its Launch & Exploration Division (L&E) within our Space Sector business. L&Es provides solid rocket motors; missile, target, and rocket solutions; and space launch and missile defense capabilities to U.S. Government (military and civilian agencies including significant NASA programs) and commercial customers.  L&E’s main offices and operations are located at campuses outside of Salt Lake City, Utah; Chandler, Arizona; and D.C./Northern Virginia metro areas.

Responsibilities will include counseling on matters associated with the pursuit, capture, negotiation, execution and administration of U.S. Government and commercial prime contracts and subcontracts; advising and coordinating with various business and legal specialists inside the company on matters related to intellectual property, environmental, health, safety, real estate and property, human resources, internal investigations, supply chain, export/import compliance, litigation, and employment and labor relations.

This Corporate Counsel position will be located ideally in the Salt Lake City, Utah area, or possibly the Washington D.C./Northern Virginia metro area for the right candidate. Relocation assistance may be available.

Succeeding in this position requires excellent problem-solving skills, sound judgement, strong business acumen, discretion, the highest standards of integrity and ethics, the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with lawyers and business teams inside and outside of the company, and work in cross-functional teams.

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

 
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS CORPORATE COUNSEL 1:

• Juris Doctor degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant U.S. Government contracting experience
• Member of an appropriate state bar and/or ability maintain in-house licensure status in the work location
• Ability to obtain, and maintain, a DoD security clearance
• U.S. Government and commercial contracting experience at a law firm, U.S. Government agency, and/or in-house legal department
• Ability to analyze complex legal concepts and communicate effectively

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS CORPORATE COUNSEL 2:

• Juris Doctor degree with a minimum of 10 years of relevant U.S. Government contracting experience
• Member of an appropriate state bar and/or ability maintain in-house licensure status in the work location
• Ability to obtain, and maintain, a DoD security clearance
• U.S. Government and commercial contracting experience at a law firm, U.S. Government agency, and/or in-house legal department
• Ability to analyze complex legal concepts and communicate effectively

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supporting U.S. Government programs and/or complex commercial transactions as in-house counsel, plus law firm or Government agency experience
• Experience supporting clients and interfacing with customers in the defense/intelligence communities
• Expertise with FAR, DFAR, NASA FAR/Supplement, and other U.S. Government agencies’ rules and practices
• Litigation and/or investigative experience

• An active U.S. DoD security clearance at the Secret level or higher

Primary Level Salary Range: $178,600.00 - $256,800.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $196,600.00 - $282,700.00The 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.