Counsel, General

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At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

We have an exciting opportunity for the role of Counsel supporting Raytheon’s Advanced Technology Strategic Business Unit (AT SBU).  This role reports to the AT SBU General Counsel and directly supports key business stakeholders, programs, and functions.  The Counsel serves as the primary point of contact for program guidance and direction on all legal and compliance matters, responsible for providing timely, relevant, and pragmatic legal, business, and strategic advice to help the SBU achieve its business and financial objectives. The AT SBU Legal team supports the business as an embedded partner present at all levels within the SBU and at key operational events (e.g., monthly financial/business reviews, estimate at completion reviews, staff meetings). Critical to this role is the Counsel’s ability to quickly establish and maintain trust and foster a positive reputation with key program and functional leaders as their primary go-to partner.

Preference is for candidate to be onsite at either Tucson or McKinney, but candidates will be considered at any of the job posting location(s).  Raytheon extends flexibility to its onsite employees and interested candidates should apply and plan to discuss onsite expectations in any scheduled interviews. 

What You Will Do:

• Support the internal customer as a strategic partner in the legal function and provide sound advice to team members and members of senior management on legal and compliance matters.
• Review, draft, negotiate, and advise on a wide variety of government or commercial agreements, including FAR-based contracts and subcontracts, other transaction agreements, teaming or joint venture arrangements, and intellectual property and non-disclosure agreements.
• Address legal risk and protect the company’s interests while developing compliant business solutions, understanding related business risks and strengthening partnerships.
• Interpret complex laws, rulings, and regulations and provide expertise and opinions to individuals and businesses on legal issues to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Draft or assist in drafting legal, business, or commercial communications to internal customers and third parties.
• Conduct professional presentations for various purposes and audiences (e.g., presenting legal matters to senior business or Legal team leadership, training business or legal personnel on legal matters).
• Manage the general counsel budget and outside counsel matters in your purview.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires 10+ years of legal experience, including 5+ years of legal experience at a law firm, government or in-house
• A Juris Doctorate is required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.  U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Currently admitted and in good standing with at least one U.S. State bar, and eligibility to represent Raytheon as an in-house legal counsel in job location
• 5 or more years of experience working with U.S. Government contracts

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Defense industry experience.
• Extensive experience supporting a range of government contract compliance issues including the FAR, DFARS, Procurement Integrity, Truth In Negotiations Act, Organizational Conflicts of Interest, cost principles, and fiscal law
• Significant experience in reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and advising on a wide variety of government or commercial agreements
• Experience in supporting litigation, bid protests, or disputes/claims 
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance matters that could impact Raytheon pursuits, contracts, and operations
• Understanding of data rights and other intellectual property issues
• Understanding of cost accounting and finance issues in the defense industry 
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills and ability to communicate complex matters effectively and persuasively
• Demonstrated leadership skills, sound judgment, and attention to detail
• Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively in a team environment with multiple levels of the organization and foster positive working relationships with peers, internal clients and external customers

What We Offer:

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite.

This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm 

The salary range for this role is 143,000 USD - 287,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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