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

Overview

This role is a remote legal position supporting Pratt & Whitney’s Fighter & Mobility Programs. You will serve as a principal legal advisor to executive leadership and program teams, helping address complex legal matters that support platforms used by the United States and allies worldwide, including the F-15, F-16, KC-46, and C-17.

Responsibilities

• Serve as principal legal advisor to Fighter & Mobility executive leadership, the Program Management Office (PMO), and support functions (e.g., Contracts, Finance) on 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.
• Provide primary legal advice on legal and corporate governance matters for numerous international sites and entities.
• Lead resolution of disputes arising from or related to Fighter & Mobility engine programs.
• Collaborate with attorneys supporting other program areas (e.g., Military Development Programs) and functional areas (e.g., Global Trade, Intellectual Property, etc.) to ensure coordinated support for the Fighter & Mobility programs.
• Support in-person events and/or classified engagements, which may require occasional travel.

Requirements

• 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, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Security clearance status requirement: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1.

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 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. Specific benefits depend on the business unit and whether the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• Applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and collective-bargaining coverage. Payments are not guaranteed and depend on factors including individual performance, business unit performance, and/or company performance.

Location & Work Type

• Country: United States of America
• Location: US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC
• Role type: Remote (primarily offsite). If you live within a reasonable commute of an organization site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with the role.
• Note: Candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at an office location, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote.

Additional Information

• This is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
• The application window is anticipated to close approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted, though it may be shortened or extended based on candidate flow and business needs.
• Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable protected classes.