Senior Counsel

Job Description

BAE Systems' Electronic Systems Sector is seeking an experienced lawyer to join the Electronic Systems Legal team.

To assist the Deputy Chief Counsel in providing legal advice and representation involving all matters where the Company, including its subsidiaries and affiliates is, or would be, a party.
These duties include, but are not limited to, providing legal opinions, interpretations, drafting of documents and other general legal assistance to all levels of Company personnel and management on legal issues affecting the Company.

The successful hire will ensure the business is in compliance with, and operates ethically within all relevant corporate and governmental directives, policies, regulations, and laws in its transactions and protect the company against potential claims and litigation.

Duties to include:

• Under general direction, this position will function in a generalist role supporting the Vice President, Chief Counsel and the Deputy Chief Counsel.
• Conducts legal research under minimum supervision and prepares written opinions based on that research.
• Guides the successful resolution of legal problems, examines various documents and data and provides counsel to all levels of management, including senior management, on best courses of action.
• Negotiates and prepares a variety of contractual documents including, but not limited to, licenses, contracts, non-disclosure agreements and teaming agreements.
• Stays current on legislative issues, statutes, decisions, laws, regulations and ordinances.
• Participates in reviewing, interpretation and drafting various company policies and procedures.
• Analyzes, prepares, and reviews various matters including contractual documents to ensure the Company's interests are protected. May consult with or refer matters to outside counsel as required, typically upon recommendation of the Deputy Chief Counsel.
• May assist with analysis and advice regarding litigation and pre-litigation matters.
• Conducts internal investigations under the supervision of the Deputy Chief Counsel.
• Assists in the preparation of various legal training courses.
• Interprets various governmental regulations and policies.
• Remains current on state and federal laws, regulations and practices affecting company business.
• Accepts other tasks as assigned by the Vice President, Chief Counsel or Deputy Chief Counsel.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Juris Doctorate and a minimum 8 years of relevant experience with in-depth knowledge of the FAR/DFARs and other relevant government contracting rules and regulations.