Associate Director & Counsel, Fighter & Mobility Programs (Remote)

Overview

Remote legal opportunity supporting Fighter & Mobility Programs. This role is U.S.-based and involves providing legal advice on engine programs and related international and government contracting matters.

Date Posted: 2026-10-22
Country: United States of America
Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC
Role Type: Remote

Security Clearance Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret
• Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal legal advisor to the Fighter & Mobility executive leadership team, Program Management Office (PMO), and support functions (e.g., Contracts, Finance) on all legal issues related to engine programs within the Fighter & Mobility portfolio.
• Negotiate contracts, subcontracts, industrial participation agreements, and other agreements with the U.S. Government, foreign governments, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Serve as primary legal advisor for legal and corporate governance issues relating to numerous international sites and entities.
• Lead resolution of disputes arising from or related to Fighter & Mobility engine programs.
• Collaborate with attorneys for other program areas (e.g., Military Development Programs) and functional areas (e.g., Global Trade, Intellectual Property, etc.) to ensure coordinated support for Fighter & Mobility programs.
• Support in-person events and/or classified engagements, which may require occasional travel to company locations.

Qualifications (Must Have)

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• 10+ years of legal and contracts experience, including experience with government contracting (FAR/DFARS).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience directly supporting internal clients and external stakeholders with minimal supervision.
• In-house legal experience or experience working with U.S. Government agencies.
• Experience contracting with foreign (non-U.S.) government agencies.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: 157,200 USD - 298,800 USD

Benefits may include, depending on business unit and collective-bargaining coverage:

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• Short-term disability, long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• Parental leave
• Paid time off and holidays

Incentives:

• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on level and collective-bargaining coverage. Payments are not guaranteed and depend on factors such as individual performance and business/unit performance.

Application Window & Additional Information

• Application window expected to close approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted; may be shortened or extended based on candidate flow and business necessity.
• Candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of the office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote.
• Remote role expectation: Employees work primarily offsite (from home). If located within a reasonable commute of a company site with other colleagues, the manager will discuss whether onsite presence applies.
• Equal Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics. Affirmative action and compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act apply.