Corporate Counsel Litigation - Falls Church VA

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of its customers worldwide. Its 97,000 employees define possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products, and services.
Northrop Grumman's Legal and Contracts Department is seeking a Corporate Counsel for its litigation group at the Company's headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia. The Corporate Counsel will focus on disputes involving the Company's government contracts, including bid protests, claims and REAs, and matters involving DCMA, DCAA, or other federal agencies. The Corporate Counsel also may work as needed on investigations or commercial disputes.
Specific responsibilities include:

Working with and managing external lawyers and services providers

Developing and implementing legal strategies and managing the Company's actions regarding potential disputes and matters in litigation

Collaborating across all parts of the business to provide effective 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

In order to be successful in this role, we are seeking candidates with the following skills and abilities:

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

Basic Qualifications:

Juris Doctor degree

Active State Bar Membership with the ability to become a member of the Virginia Bar or licensed Virginia corporate counsel

At least 8 years of litigation and government contracts experience, with more experience preferred

Experience litigating government contract matters

Proven litigation experience and expertise as a litigation strategist

US Citizenship Required with the ability to obtain and maintain a US Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

Active US Security Clearance

Significant bid protest experience

Experience supporting clients in the defense and/or intelligence communities