Senior Manager and Lead Counsel for Canada and Latin America

Provides a full range of legal support and advice as Lead Counsel Canada & Latin America for Lockheed Martin Corporation.  Manages and directs legal support for all Canadian government programs and pursuits as well as commercial partnerships, ventures and opportunities.  Directs coordinated legal support and management across the Corporation’s programs and pursuits in the Latin America region.  Sets overall corporate strategy for providing a broad spectrum of legal support to the Corporation’s Canadian and Latin American business development professionals, supports transactions and manages risk to enable the enterprise to achieve its strategic objectives, and advise executive management (e.g., Global Business Development & Strategy and Country Executives) on all legal issues involved in doing business in Canada and Latin America. This role will also provide counsel on contractual matters related to industrial development and benefits within the regions.  Other duties as assigned.

Position reports to the Director and Chief International Transactions Counsel.

Key Responsibilities

• Represents the company in highly significant legal proceedings, customer negotiations, and contractual discussions in Canada and Latin America
• Supports litigation and disputes as well as issues arising out of client, partner, and employment agreements
• Primary legal contact for Global Business Development & Strategy (GBD&S) executives responsible for Canadian and Latin American regional businesses
• Attends and actively contributes to customer meetings and solutions as required
• Ensures adherence to processes by employees for legal matters and projects
• Ensures legal services provided to Programs are of the highest quality and satisfy all regulatory and technical requirements
• Actively support the pursuit of new business by participating in proposal responses
• Assists in the induction of new personnel as required
• Complies with legislation and Company policies, processes and instructions, including those relating to non-discrimination, environment, safety, duty of care, and the quality management system
• Provides leadership as a senior leaders in the regions and displays behaviours that reflect the Company values
• Any other duties as required.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance. We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers. Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement. Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed.

• Juris Doctor (JD), Bachelor or Laws (L.L.B.) or equivalent from an accredited law school is required
• Licensed to practice law in the Province of Ontario
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in Canadian federal government contracting
• Ability to easily interface with and influence senior corporate and customer executives and to work with business area program counsel in a collaborative, team environment.

• Experience as an outside counsel, advising clients across diverse jurisdictions and legal frameworks
• Experience negotiating international transactions with non-US based governments and industry in the Latin America region
• Business acumen, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, reliability and sound judgment
• Experience in Aerospace, Defence or Technology organizations
• Thought leadership in contract law
• Excellent writing and oral communications skills; ability to distil and articulate complex legal issues into succinct, cohesive summaries
• Leadership experience.

About us
Headquartered in Ottawa, Lockheed Martin Canada is the Canadian unit of Lockheed Martin Corporation, a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific discovery. Our all-domain mission solutions and 21st Century Security® vision accelerate the delivery of transformative technologies to ensure those we serve always stay ahead of ready. We operate major facilities in Ottawa, Montreal, Halifax, Calgary and Victoria and work on a wide range of programs from advanced naval technology products, aircraft sustainment, and unmanned systems software. This position is part of the Rotary and Mission Systems business area, where employees across Canada support engineering, systems integration, training, sustainment and in-service support programs for Canadian and international military customers across land, air and sea.

What we offer you
We walk our talk when it comes to work/life balance! Your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment, this is what you can expect when you join our team as a Regular Full-Time employee:

• Flexible, compressed work schedules, depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off, as well as the possibility to work remote part-time
• Competitive compensation
• Time to recharge with vacation, personal days, holidays, and parental leaves
• Comprehensive Family Medical, Dental and Vision coverage available on your first day of employment, along with:
  • Virtual Health Care (24/7 access to medical professionals)
  • A Wellness Spending Account to aid in your wellness journey
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) which includes free face to face counselling sessions
  • Medical Travel Insurance
  • Onsite fitness facilities at our main office locations
• A Registered Retirement Savings Plan that includes matching company contributions on your first day of employment, that also includes access to Financial Advisors providing investment advice and comprehensive financial planning
• Employee discounts to save on goods, services and various recreational activities
• Access to a robust spectrum of development resources to enhance your skills and/or advance your career including:
  • Free learning resources through a modern and engaging platform
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Reimbursement for a professional membership
  • Self-directed Mentoring

Controlled Goods Program