What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Counsel - Electronic Systems position at BAE Systems?
About Our Company
BAE Systems 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.
We are looking for a highly experienced and skilled Deputy General Counsel - C4ISR Systems to join our Electronic Systems team. As a key member of our legal team, you will provide expert legal advice and support to our C4ISR Systems business area, leveraging your expertise in government contracting, regulatory interpretation and compliance, licensing agreements, intellectual property, export controls, and cybersecurity.
The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the aerospace and defense industries, with experience in 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, are also essential.
Main Responsibilities
- Provide expert legal advice and support to the C4ISR Systems business area.
- 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 a trusted advisor to senior business leaders and cross-functional teams.
- 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.
Requirements
- A 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 international transactions and contracting, including knowledge of export control regulations, technology transfers, and international trade laws.
- 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.
- Able to obtain a security clearance.
