Deputy Chief Counsel

Job Description BAE Systems' Electronic Systems Sector is seeking a dynamic and experienced lawyer to join our legal team and provide strategic legal support to its C4ISR Systems business area. This business area embraces an innovation mindset and operates as both a cutting-edge technology developer and highly dependable product/service provider.

C4ISR Systems provides actionable intelligence for our warfighters and decision makers through innovative technical solutions from the seas, to the skies, to the stars. The capabilities, product and systems developed by C4ISR Systems include ISR Processing and Analysis Systems, Multi-Domain Battle Management Command and Control Capabilities, Secure Communications, Navigation, and Identification Products, Radio Frequency, Acoustic, and Electro-Optical/Infrared Sensor Systems, and Open Architecture Mission Processing

As a member of the BAE Systems Electronic Systems legal team, the selected individual will join a fast-paced and dynamic environment where successful candidates desire to work collaboratively and possess strong people management skills with the ability to be a leader and inspire others at varying levels. The position will interact at the highest levels of the organization with significant autonomy. You will be responsible to provide legal advice and representation involving all matters where the Company, including its subsidiaries and affiliates is, or would be, a party.

Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will be a hybrid role, with time being split between working onsite and remotely. This position prefers talent local to Nashua, NH, but can be performed on a hybrid schedule with additional travel expectations including Nashua and Hudson, NH, Wayne, NJ, Greenlawn, NY and San Diego, CA.

Key Responsibilities:

• This position supports assigned businesses under direction of the sector Chief Counsel.
• Provide legal guidance to business areas with a diverse portfolio of products and services spanning defense, international and commercial markets.
• Advise on a broad range of legal matters, including government contracting, regulatory interpretation and compliance, licensing agreements, intellectual property, export controls, and cybersecurity.
• Serve as the primary legal partner for the C4ISR Systems business area as a member of the C4ISR Systems leadership team.
• Negotiate complex government contracts and various types of commercial agreements, contracts, and supply chain agreements, including those with international partners.
• Manage legal risks and provide strategic advice in areas such as technology transfers, data privacy and security, intellectual property rights, and environmental, social, and governance considerations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including contracts, engineering, business development, compliance, and procurement to support innovation and growth initiatives.
• Develop and deliver training on key topics such as contract management, compliance, and risk management.
• Conduct and manage internal investigations.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Juris Doctorate Degree and admission to practice in the United States, preferably the State Bar of NH, VA or NY.
• 10+ years of applicable experience in an in-house counsel role in an aerospace, defense and government contracting environment.
• Experience in U.S. Government contracts with in-depth knowledge of the FAR/DFARS and other relevant rules and regulations.
• Experience in international transactions and contracting, including knowledge of export control regulations, technology transfers, and international trade laws.
• Experience supporting a business focused on emerging and innovative technologies.
• Experience advising on regulatory compliance matters, including those associated with the aerospace and defense industries.
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills, with experience in high-value, complex transactions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with senior business leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, global environment
• Ability to obtain a security clearance is required

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• A current active Secret clearance is preferred.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $194600 - $330800

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

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