Description: Lockheed Martin Space is recruiting legal counsel for the Space business area. The Space legal function encompasses all aspects of legal support to the business, which includes U.S. government, commercial, and international contracting and spans heavy manufacturing to software design
and integration. The Space legal function also includes the international trade compliance and
anticorruption programs, as well as legal advice to the board of directors of the United
Launch Alliance joint venture.
This position will support the Lockheed Martin Space legal team, in the National Security Space line of business.
Work will vary from legal research to review and revision of licenses, regulations, agreements and contracts, to assisting in the development of solutions to complex legal and business problems.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a collegial office environment while working closely with experienced practitioners on sophisticated matters, often of national importance, and support the Lockheed Martin Space Operations team.
The role entails approximately 10% travel.
This person must possess an Active TS/SCI Clearance (or held this level of clearance within the last 18 months).
Basic Qualifications:
- Active TS/SCI Clearance
- J.D. degree from an accredited law school
- A member in good standing of a state bar
- Minimum of five years of relevant work experience with the U.S. government, a nationally recognized law firm, or a corporation in a highly regulated industry
- Ability to travel
Desired Skills:
- Demonstrated record of successful performance and increasing levels of responsibility
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Excellent legal research, writing, and oral communication skills
- Detail-orientation and strong analytical abilities
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Resourcefulness and sound judgment
- Creative mindset and willingness to take ownership of projects
- Commitment to ethical behavior and ability to function well in a diverse and inclusive environment
- Dedication to quality and high performance standards in all work tasks
- Commitment to contributing as part of a high-performing team
- Seven years of relevant legal work experience
- Experience in the aerospace or security industry
- Experience with dispute resolution, employment matters and litigation
- Experience in government contract law and other transaction authorities
- Active Polygraph
- Business acumen
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Washington or Washington DC is $145,000 - $277,900 . Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Legal
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
