Director and Assistant General Counsel, Cybersecurity (Hybrid)

Date Posted : 2024-11-06Country : United States of AmericaLocation : UT10 : 10 Farm Springs 10 Farm Springs Road, Farmington, CT, 06032 USAPosition Role Type : OnsiteRTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity.The following position is to join our RTX Corporate team : As Director and Assistant General Counsel, Cybersecurity , this lawyer will serve as a subject matter expert on cybersecurity law within the RTX Corporate Legal, Contracts and Compliance (LCC) organization and advise and counsel RTX and its businesses on all aspects of cybersecurity law, as well as provide day-to-day legal support to the Enterprise Cybersecurity Services (ECS) organization.What You Will DoAdvise and counsel RTX and its businesses on all aspects of cybersecurity law, focusing on incident response, compliance, and transactions and contracts.Provide day-to-day legal support to the RTX ECS organization, and where needed, in coordination with the appropriate RTX LCC function (e.g., Privacy, Global Trade, Intellectual Property).Monitor and help shape cybersecurity laws, regulations, government-wide policies, and similar, as well as develop and strengthen external relationships with industry and government partners, groups, and regulators.Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of cybersecurity policies, standard work, playbooks, guidance, templates, and other documentation.Develop and deliver training on cybersecurity law, including continuing legal education (CLE) for lawyers and continuing professional education (CPE) for contract professionals.Provide legal advice and counsel on all aspects of cybersecurity incident response (e.g., preparation, detection and analysis, containment, eradication and recovery), and be responsible for ensuring timely satisfaction of legal reporting obligations.Provide legal advice and counsel on cybersecurity insurance matters, including on RTX’s cybersecurity insurance policies and program.Provide legal advice and counsel on the cybersecurity aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures (MA&D), including on MA&D agreements, representations and warranties, and diligence.Manage outside counsel and vendors engaged on cybersecurity legal matters.Qualifications You Must HaveJuris DoctorAdmitted to and able to maintain the ability practice law in the U.S.Minimum of 10 years of relevant law firm and / or in-house experienceKnowledge of U.S. and global cybersecurity and data protection laws, regulations, government-wide policies, and similarPrevious experience advising and counseling clients on cybersecurity and / or data protection mattersMust be a U.S. Person / Permanent Resident “Green Card” holder.Preferred Qualifications : Minimum 10 years law firm and / or in-house experience in cybersecurity lawStrong investigative, analytical, written and oral communication skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced, changing environment while organizing and managing multiple responsibilities and projects with competing priorities and deadlinesEffective team builder and team player that fosters collaborative relationshipsStrong sense of ownership and accountability and ability to make decisions efficiently and quicklyExperience working in both corporate and business legal functionsExperience advising and counseling clients on cybersecurity incident response, cybersecurity compliance, and cybersecurity aspects of transactions and contractsExpertise in cybersecurity aspects of U.S. government acquisition regulations (e.g., FAR, DFARS, HSAR) and European data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, NIS, Cyber Essentials)Background in cybersecurity, information technology, and / or data protection, and possession of related certifications (e.g., CISSP, CIPP)Location : Onsite or Hybrid from Farmington, CT; while there’s a strong preference for a Farmington, CT work site location, other locations, such as Arlington, VA, may be considered.What We OfferWhether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work / life benefits; career development and recognition programs.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX is An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.#J-18808-Ljbffr