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Corporate Counsel - M&A / International

Northrop Grumman

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Falls Church, VA (On-Site/Office)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At 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 is seeking an M&A / International Corporate Counsel to join our team in Falls Church, VA.

Roles and Responsibilities

General

Provide business-oriented legal advice relating to Northrop Grumman's domestic and international transactions to achieve enterprise-wide goals in challenging markets

M&A / Antitrust
  • Lead investments and smaller M&A transactions; support larger M&A transactions
  • Support negotiation of strategic collaborations with international partners, including joint ventures, teaming agreements, strategic alliances and other bilateral and multilateral arrangements
  • Advise company with respect to U.S. and foreign antitrust/competition law compliance, including HSR filings, exclusive arrangements and government inquires relating to industry transactions under review

International Support
  • Advise Corporate Global Business Development function with respect to broad range of issues including MOUs, NDAs, international consultant agreements, anti-corruption compliance and compliance training
  • Provide legal support to in-country teams where Northrop Grumman has offices in Europe, Asia and the Middle East with respect to wide range of regulatory and compliance issues
  • Assist in negotiation of DCS transactions with foreign customers and suppliers
  • Provide support to all business sectors engaged in international pursuits and programs and liaise with functional experts
  • Help advise company with respect to industrial participation (offset) activities and transactions


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

Basic Qualifications Corporate Counsel 1
  • Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school
  • 8+ years of related experience
  • M&A experience, including cross-border transactions
  • Basic familiarity with antitrust matters
  • International law experience

Basic Qualifications Corporate Counsel 2
  • Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school
  • 10+ years of related experience
  • M&A experience, including cross-border transactions
  • Basic familiarity with antitrust matters
  • International law experience


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience advising government contractors or other regulated businesses
  • Aerospace and defense experience


Primary Level Salary Range: $206,900.00 - $297,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $227,700.00 - $327,300.00

The 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.
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Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines. © 2025 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.
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