Senior Counsel (Hybrid, Nashua, NH or Arlington, VA)

Job Description BAE Systems' Electronic Systems Sector is seeking an experienced lawyer to join its Legal team. As a member of the ES Legal team, the selected individual will join a fast-paced and dynamic environment and provide legal support to a broad range of businesses, including the company's FAST Labs organization. FAST Labs is a world-class research and microelectronics organization on the cutting edge of innovation and taking on "never been done before" challenges. The successful candidate will be responsible to provide legal advice and representation involving all matters where the Company, including its subsidiaries and affiliates is, or would be, a party.

Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will be a hybrid role, with time being split between working onsite and remotely. This individual can work from either our Nashua, NH or Arlington, VA offices.

Duties to include:

• This position supports assigned businesses under direction of the Deputy Chief Counsel, specifically FAST Labs.
• Conducts legal research under minimum supervision and prepares written opinions based on that research.
• Guides the successful resolution of legal problems and provides counsel to all levels of management, including senior management, on best courses of action.
• Negotiates and prepares a variety of contractual documents including, but not limited to, licenses, contracts, non-disclosure agreements and teaming agreements.
• May consult with or refer matters to outside counsel as required, typically upon recommendation of the Deputy Chief Counsel.
• May assist with analysis and advice regarding litigation and pre-litigation matters.
• Conducts internal investigations under the supervision of the Deputy Chief Counsel.
• Assists in the preparation of various legal training courses.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills Required Education:

• Juris Doctorate Degree and admission to practice in the United States, preferably the State Bar of NH, NY, VA, or MA.

Required Experience:

• 8+ years of applicable experience in a Corporate Counsel role.
• Extensive government contracts experience with in-depth knowledge of the FAR/DFARS and other relevant government contracting rules and regulations.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of eight (8) years or equivalent of prior experience in a law firm government contracts practice, government agency, or federal contracting in-house environment.
• Experience in a technology/product-based organization, particularly one focused on research and development.
• Experience with software licensing, research and development agreements, and other contractual documents unique to the development and production of advanced materials, microelectronics and integrated circuits.
• Understanding of advanced electronics, artificial intelligence, autonomy, RF, EO/IR, and cyber capabilities, as well as the legal issues and challenges facing such technologies.
• Ability to obtain security clearance is required, and current active Secret clearance is preferred.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $164000 - $278800

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but its what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a teammaking a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, youll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact for our customers and the communities we serve.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.