Corporate Counsel Litigation

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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’s Law Department is seeking an experienced, highly motivated attorney to serve as Corporate Counsel for its litigation group at the Company’s headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia. The Corporate Counsel will manage and drive strategy on a wide variety of commercial disputes and litigation matters, including relating to contract, environmental, tort, intellectual property, ERISA, employment, and other claims. The Corporate Counsel may also work as needed on investigations or government disputes.

 Specific responsibilities include: 

• Developing and implementing legal strategies to manage potential disputes and matters in litigation
• Working with and managing external lawyers and services providers 
• Collaborating across all parts of the business to provide effective legal advice to the Company 
• Briefing senior management on disputes or matters involving significant legal exposure or risk to the Company 
• Developing and managing legal budgets

We are seeking a candidate with the following:

• Excellent written and oral communications, analytical, interpersonal, organizational, risk assessment and negotiation skills 
• Strong work ethic and collaborative approach 
• Highest standards of integrity 
• Ability to balance multiple, competing priorities 

Job Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor degree
• Ability to become a member of the Virginia Bar or licensed Virginia corporate counsel
• At least eight years of litigation experience, with more experience preferred 
• Experience litigating complex commercial matters
• Proven expertise as a litigation strategist 
• US citizenship.  Ability to obtain and hold a U.S. DoD security clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Trial and appellate experience
• Experience supporting clients in the defense community 

Salary Range: $221,600.00 - $318,600.00

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.