Assistant General Counsel, Defense

Job Description

Assistant General Counsel, Defense

Reston, Virginia or Indianapolis, Indiana

As Assistant General Counsel, Defense, you will join a global legal team supporting the Rolls-Royce Defense Business. Our mission is to innovate efficient and sustainable power solutions to meet our customers’ operational requirements and to protect our planet, secure our world and explore the universe. As Assistant General Counsel, you will report directly to the General Counsel of Defense and serve as a trusted advisor to our Defense business teams, primarily those located in the US.

We are looking for a smart, experienced lawyer who is committed to delivering excellent advice and modeling ethics and integrity. In this role, you will be expected to manage a breadth of accountabilities and to initiate and establish collaborative relationships across the business. You will have opportunities to advise on a range of issues, including government contracts counseling, litigation, cybersecurity, and corporate governance.

This role may be based at our sites in either Reston, Virginia or Indianapolis, Indiana.  A flexible remote/in-office arrangement is available, requiring 3 days per week in the office. Some travel will be required.

Innovate & Power the World

At Rolls-Royce, we look beyond tomorrow. We continually pioneer integrated power and propulsion solutions to deliver cleaner, safer, and more competitive power.

We deliver the best jet engines in the world. Through intelligent innovation and active collaboration, we’re putting our customers at the forefront of the aviation industry - and we keep them there. Our product portfolio powers more than 35 types of commercial aircraft, and with over 13,000 engines in-service around the world - we’re keeping the world flying.

Rolls-Royce is a Military Friendly Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. You can learn more here.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide legal advice on matters impacting the US Defense business, to include regulatory compliance, claims and disputes, and investigations
• Proactively engage with business leaders and functional stakeholders to understand risks, implement best practices, and develop solutions
• Advise on U.S. federal government contracting questions in connection with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS)

Basic Requirements:

• Juris Doctor degree from a US law school with 5+ years of relevant experience advising on federal government contracting
• Admission and status in good standing with the state bar applicable to the location, or eligible to be licensed through reciprocity or eligible to practice as Corporate Counsel in accordance with relevant state rules
• Eligible to obtain and maintain a US DOD security clearance, which requires U.S. Citizenship

Preferred Requirements:

• 7+ years of relevant experience advising on federal government contracting
• Strong knowledge of US federal contracting regulations, including the FAR and DFARS and experience supporting government contractors as prime and subcontractors in US FAR Part 15 and Part 12 Contracting
• Experience supporting early lifecycle and R&D programs
• Experience advising on government cybersecurity and data protection requirements.
• Experience managing internal teams and outside counsel
• Experience communicating with senior audiences
• Strong organizational skills, ability to lead in ambiguous circumstances, ability to prioritize and manage responsibilities

Pioneer the next generation of innovation. Join us and you’ll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for its brilliance.

Our People are our Power

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realize their full potential.

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