Assistant General Counsel Security Clearance

Position: Assistant General Counsel with Security Clearance
Job Number 715528

Description:

WHAT WE'RE DOING At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we are inspired by innovation and integrity. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and creative thinking, everything is within our reach - and yours as a Lockheed Martin employee. Lockheed Martin values your skills, training and education. Come and experience your future! THE WORK The senior level attorney will assume full legal responsibility for a large, complex market segment within the SEMS LoB, serving as the principal legal strategist and risk manager for the business.

Reporting directly to the SEMS General Counsel, this senior lawyer will provide timely, accurate, and consistent counsel that enables the segment to achieve its commercial objectives while maintaining an acceptable risk profile. The role encompasses end to end oversight of all legal matters-drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements to ensure that party relationships are clearly defined, compliant with applicable law, and aligned with Lockheed Martin policies and cost effectiveness goals.

The General Counsel will coordinate with attorneys across SEMS, RMS, and Enterprise Operations (EO), as well as manage relationships with external counsel to guarantee seamless, high quality legal support for both customer and supplier contracts. In addition, the incumbent will:

• Mentor junior attorneys, providing direction, feedback, and performance oversight.

• Act as the central legal liaison for cross functional leadership teams, translating legal risk into actionable business recommendations.

• Develop and enforce segment wide legal governance frameworks, ensuring consistent application of contract standards, compliance protocols, and risk mitigation strategies.

• Drive continuous improvement of legal processes, leveraging technology (including AI enabled contract analytics) to enhance efficiency and decision making.

• Monitor evolving regulatory landscapes-domestic, international, and industry specific-and proactively adjust policies and practices to safeguard the business.
The successful candidate will combine deep expertise in federal procurement, commercial, and international contract law with strong business acumen, exceptional communication skills, and proven ability to influence senior stakeholders in a fast paced, high stakes environment. WHO WE ARE Our customers are world-wide and so is our reputation for creating original solutions with the latest technologies. Our products keep our customers safe and bring them home to their families  provide the resources, inspiration, and focus - if you have the resourcefulness and perseverance to work hard, then we want to create a better tomorrow with you.

WHO YOU ARE You thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment and are committed to delivering best-in-class products and solutions. WHY JOIN US We believe that owning your career and having the freedom to make critical business decisions is key to making a real impact. With the autonomy to use your skills and expertise in innovative ways, you can take on exciting challenges and help solve some of the world's most pressing problems.

Basic Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will hold a Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited U.S. law school and bring at least 15 years of progressive legal experience-13 years or more as in house counsel for a large defense contractor or comparable aerospace organization-with a deep, demonstrable track record in international acquisition law. The attorney must have extensive experience negotiating, drafting, and managing cross border procurement agreements, foreign officer certifications, export control compliance, and multi jurisdictional contract governance frameworks, as well as a solid foundation in domestic acquisition matters such as FAR/DFAR compliance, OTAs, and CSOs.

A diversified portfolio that spans government contracts, commercial agreements, and complex multinational transactions is essential. An active Secret level security clearance (or higher) is required at the time of hire, and the candidate must be able to advise senior leadership on high…