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Northrop Grumman Corporate Counsel II in Falls Church, Virginia
Northrop Grumman's Law Department is seeking a Corporate Counsel for its litigation group at the Company's headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia. The Corporate Counsel is responsible for handling all types of disputes involving the Company, including government contracts, False Claims Act, bid protests, commercial, intellectual property, environmental, employment, ERISA and insurance matters.
Specific responsibilities include:
Working with and managing external legal support handling disputes
Developing and implementing legal strategies and managing the Company's actions regarding disputes
Collaborating with other internal legal support in providing legal advice to the Company
Briefing senior management on disputes or matters involving a significant legal exposure or risk to the Company
Developing and managing legal budgets
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
Juris Doctor (JD) degree (strong academic record)
A member of the Virginia Bar, through testing or comity or, in lieu of licensure, ability to obtain Virginia corporate counsel certificate
At least 10 years of litigation experience
Proven litigation experience and strong litigation strategist
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
Ability to obtain and hold a U.S. DoD security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience litigating on behalf of or against the federal government
Experience litigating government contract matters
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
Job Category : Legal and Regulatory
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