Description: We are committed to work life balance by promoting this HYBRID TELEWORK opportunity. These job requirements allow the employee to work at a Lockheed Martin-designated office or job site for part of their schedule and has a predefined regular, recurring telework schedule.
Lockheed Martin's Sikorsky business is seeking an Attorney who their position will report to the Sikorsky General Counsel and is located in Stratford, CT at the Sikorsky headquarters. The successful candidate will provide end to end counsel on international and commercial contracting matters as well as provide support for after-market execution. In addition to supporting existing programs, the position supports business development efforts related to new/expanded work with the Direct Commercial Sales (DCS), Foreign Military Sales (FMS) pursuits, and international customer pursuits. The selected attorney may also provide support on U.S. government procurements, including Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs), Commercial Services Agreements (CSOs), and related non traditional vehicles.
This position requires an attorney with proven business-oriented outlook and superior analytical, verbal and written skills and a strong background in domestic and international commercial transactions, including direct commercial sales to foreign governments, joint ventures, teaming agreements and alliances. Activities may also include supporting industrial cooperation and co-production activities. Aerospace/defense industry experience is highly desired. Experience with NATO country and EU transactions is a plus.
The attorney will also be expected to deliver targeted training and guidance on best legal practices to senior leadership, VPs, and functional experts. The attorney will conduct proactive risk analyses, develop mitigation strategies, and advise functional and business leaders on legal implications. Coordinate closely with internal subject matter experts and, when needed, outside counsel to resolve complex issues. The attorney is expected to stay current on regulatory developments and recommend process improvements.
Basic Qualifications:
-JD degree from an accredited law school
-Admitted in good standing to a state bar as a practicing attorney.
-Minimum 7 years of experience as an attorney in a law firm, in-house counsel or government agency.
-Experience counseling and providing advice to clients.
Strong working knowledge of international and commercial contracting regimes. Knowledge of U.S. government contracting is a plus.
Demonstrated ability to operate independently and lead legal initiatives without close supervision.
Track record of taking primary ownership of complex, high impact legal projects.
Skilled at energizing and partnering with cross functional teams (e.g., program management, finance, engineering).
Ability to translate sophisticated legal concepts into clear, persuasive written and verbal communications skills.
Thrives under tight deadlines and high volume workloads.
Self-starter mentality with strong organizational and time management skills.
Exceptional written drafting ability (contracts, opinions, memoranda).
Excellent oral presentation and negotiation skills; capable of influencing senior leadership and external stakeholders.
Desired Skills:
Ability to navigate a broad spectrum of legal issues-contract formation, compliance, liability allocation, and termination-efficiently and to translate complex fact patterns into clear, actionable legal guidance.
Proven proficiency with AI enabled contract analysis platforms, predictive analytics tools, and automated risk assessment dashboards.
Skilled in leveraging these technologies to accelerate risk identification, enhance the accuracy of legal opinions, and improve the overall speed and quality of decision making.
Track record of managing large, concurrent caseloads while maintaining meticulous attention to detail and meeting strict deadlines.
Demonstrated organizational discipline and the capacity to prioritize competing demands without sacrificing analytical rigor.
Strong interpersonal skills that foster trusted relationships with business units, functional teams, and senior leadership.
Ability to act as a legal partner, providing counsel that aligns with business objectives while safeguarding legal risk.
Familiarity with contemporary regulatory frameworks such as export controls, cybersecurity standards, data privacy statutes, and intellectual property considerations in international contracts.
Capability to design and deliver concise, targeted legal training to non-legal audiences, enhancing organizational compliance and risk awareness.
Superior written and oral communication skills, enabling the clear articulation of sophisticated legal concepts to company stakeholders.
-Flexibility to travel internationally in support of contract negotiations as needed.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Legal
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
