Corporate Counsel - R10204056-4

Join to apply for the Corporate Counsel - R10204056-4 role at Northrop Grumman RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: 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. 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 has an open Corporate Counsel position to support business units in its Launch & Exploration Division (L&E) within our Space Sector business. L&E’s provides solid rocket motors; missile, target, and rocket solutions; and space launch and missile defense capabilities to U.S. Government (military and civilian agencies including significant NASA programs) and commercial customers. L&E’s main offices and operations are located at campuses outside of Salt Lake City, Utah; Chandler, Arizona; and D.C./Northern Virginia metro areas. Responsibilities Counsel on matters associated with pursuit, capture, negotiation, execution and administration of U.S. Government and commercial prime contracts and subcontracts; advise and coordinate with various business and legal specialists inside the company on matters related to intellectual property, environmental, health, safety, real estate and property, human resources, internal investigations, supply chain, export/import compliance, litigation, and employment and labor relations. Support cross-functional collaboration with lawyers and business teams inside and outside of the company. Location flexibility: Salt Lake City, Utah area, or possibly the Washington D.C./Northern Virginia metro area for the right candidate. Relocation assistance may be available. Qualifications Basic Qualifications – Corporate Counsel 1 Juris Doctor degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant U.S. Government contracting experience Member of an appropriate state bar and/or ability to maintain in-house licensure status in the work location Ability to obtain, and maintain, a DoD security clearance U.S. Government and commercial contracting experience at a law firm, U.S. Government agency, and/or in-house legal department Ability to analyze complex legal concepts and communicate effectively Basic Qualifications – Corporate Counsel 2 Juris Doctor degree with a minimum of 10 years of relevant U.S. Government contracting experience Member of an appropriate state bar and/or ability to maintain in-house licensure status in the work location Ability to obtain, and maintain, a DoD security clearance U.S. Government and commercial contracting experience at a law firm, U.S. Government agency, and/or in-house legal department Ability to analyze complex legal concepts and communicate effectively Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting U.S. Government programs and/or complex commercial transactions as in-house counsel, plus law firm or Government agency experience Experience interfacing with customers in the defense/intelligence communities Expertise with FAR, DFAR, NASA FAR/Supplement, and other U.S. Government agency rules and practices Litigation and/or investigative experience An active U.S. DoD security clearance at the Secret level or higher Salary and Benefits Primary Level Salary Range: $178,600.00 - $256,800.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $196,600.00 - $282,700.00 The salary ranges represent general guidelines; offers consider scope and responsibilities, candidate experience, education, and market conditions. Overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and long-term incentives may be available where applicable. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company-paid holidays, and PTO. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. This timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Legal Defense and Space Manufacturing Note: This description reflects the core responsibilities and qualifications for the Corporate Counsel role and may be refined during the hiring process. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17