Senior Counsel
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Broomfield
Posted on: May 3, 2024
Job Description:
Job Description US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED#LI-LO1As a member of the
Space & Mission Systems Legal Department, located in Broomfield,
Colorado, the selected individual will provide responsive,
superb-quality support to the Space & Mission Systems business. We
are looking for the right candidate to join a dynamic team in a
fast-paced and growing environment supporting BAE Systems Inc. as
it operates throughout the world.These duties include, but are not
limited to, providing legal opinions, interpretations, drafting of
documents and other general legal assistance to all levels of
Company personnel and management on legal issues affecting the
Company, with a focus on customer contracts.The successful hire
will ensure the business is in compliance and operates ethically
within all relevant corporate and governmental directives,
policies, regulations, and laws in its transactions and protect the
company against potential claims and litigation.What You'll Do:
- Function in a generalist role supporting assigned businesses
under direction of the Chief Counsel, with a focus on customer
facing contracts.
- Conduct legal research under minimum supervision and prepare
written opinions based on that research.
- Guide the successful resolution of legal problems, examine
various documents and data and provides counsel to all levels of
management, including senior management, on best courses of
action.
- Negotiate and prepare a variety of contractual documents
including, but not limited to licenses, contracts, non-disclosure
agreements and teaming agreements.
- Analyze, prepare, and review various matters including
contractual documents to ensure the Company's interests are
protected. May consult with or refer matters to outside counsel as
required, typically upon recommendation of the Chief Counsel.
- May assist with analysis and advice regarding litigation and
pre-litigation matters.
- Conduct internal investigations under the supervision of the
Chief Counsel.
- Assist in the preparation of various legal training
courses.
- Accept other tasks as assigned by the Chief Counsel.
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships within
the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic
Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with
others in order to maintain a positive and productive work
environment.
- Perform other duties as necessary.On-Site Work Environment:
This position requires regular in-person engagement by working
on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the
primary work location. Travel and local commute between company
campuses and other possible non-company locations may be
required.Working Conditions:
- Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory,
cleanroom, or production floor. Required Education, Experience, &
Skills
- A Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctorate Degree plus 10 or more
years of related experience.
- Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may
substitute for two years of experience. Related technical
experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be
from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an
agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department
of Education.
- Admitted to the Colorado Bar or ability to be granted
Single-Client admission to the Colorado Bar.
- Experience working in the satellite, space or terrestrial
telecommunications industries.
- Experience with drafting and negotiating a broad range of
federal and commercial technology procurements and transactions,
including transaction agreements, subcontract agreements,
co-development, and collaboration agreements.
- Excellent communication skills as well as outstanding
organizational and analytical skills required.
- Must be a self-starter, able to handle a multitude of complex
and challenging situations and to work with little supervision.A
security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be
eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing
and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements,
after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the
applicable clearance/access.Preferred Education, Experience, &
Skills
- In-depth knowledge of the FAR, DFARS, and/or NFS, and other
relevant government contracting rules and regulations.
- Experience in a technology/product-based organization.
- A current, active Secret security clearance.Pay
InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $181000 - $250000Please note:
This range is based on our market pay structures. However,
individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors
including, but not limited to: business considerations, local
market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate
qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employee
Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects
of their life, including their health and financial well-being.
Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered:
health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a
401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident
insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal
plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home,
auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off,
paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid
parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and
state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company
recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition
awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level
and/or job specifics.About BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems BAE
Systems, Inc. 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. Working here means using your
passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security
with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence
solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national
security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a
big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a
rewarding career that truly makes a difference.Headquartered in
Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of
national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote
sensing, scientific and tactical systems for the U.S. Intelligence,
Department of Defense and scientific communities. We continually
pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical
systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by
endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we
continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond
expectation and protect what matters most.BAE Systems is committed
to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an
Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
gender expression, marital status, national origin, age, veteran
status, disability, or any other protected class.
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