Assistant General Counsel Global Supply Chain
Lockheed Martin
Job ID: 682592BR Date posted: Dec. 17, 2024 Program: Legal
Description:The Assistant General Counsel position will advise the Global Supply Chain function on matters related to direct and indirect procurement, subcontracts, logistics, supplier negotiations and disputes, and other matters pertaining to global supply chain administration and diligence. Lockheed Martin will hire two successful candidates. One Assistant General Counsel will report to the General Counsel, Director and Associate General Counsel for Global Supply Chain. The other Assistant General Counsel will report to the Director, Associate General Counsel for Corporate Contracts, Global Supply Chain.
Job Description: Supports various high-visibility client strategic initiatives for the Global Supply Chain organization, including providing advisement in support of terms negotiations for several long-term contracts and boilerplate framework agreements with critical suppliers. Maintains strong, collaborative relationships with internal business partners and stakeholders across client teams on complex matters. Motivated, practical and solution oriented individual needed to draft, review and provide legal support in the negotiation of various types of commercial agreements. Draft and negotiate licensing and/or information subscription agreements, including software licensing, cloud, SaaS/PaaS and other technology transfer agreements. Consult on legal and regulatory considerations in supply chain process, practices and procedure development and continuous improvement activities. Provide legal support in identifying and addressing matters pertaining to supply chain in M&A activities. Provides legal advice, counsel, and service to internal business clients concerning legal rights, obligations, and privileges of corporations. Keeps current on legislative and regulatory issues, decisions and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies. Creates, maintains, and implements form documentation for contracts, playbooks and guidance for the Supply Chain organization. Acts as an agent of the corporation in various transactions. Advises company regarding concerns for risk assessment. May develop, review, or implement company-wide and/or functionally specific training programs. May also oversee corporate governance matters. May work with outside counsel.
The employee selected for this position will perform part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility, with a preference for Marietta, Georgia; Bethesda, Maryland; or Grand Prairie, Texas. The specific work location and weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process. See additional detail below regarding the opportunity to work remotely.
What’s In It For You
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We Hear You, We See You. At LM Enterprise Operations we invest in people and promoting the sharing of ideas to create incredible solutions. We know that our success depends on the combined efforts of diverse-thinkers like you!
Our global commitment to diversity and inclusion reflects our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. Learn more here: Global DEI.
Basic Qualifications:
• Juris Doctorate. Admitted to practice law and a member in good standing in at least
one state.
• At least five (5) to seven (7) years of relevant functional experience, including but not limited to matters relating to supply chain compliance considerations.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to government contracts and federal procurement, as well as general contracts principles, is essential.
• Skilled in writing and communicating concisely and precisely; comfortable counseling and communicating with senior executives.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, assume ownership of issues and take responsibility for work, and drive projects/issues to completion.
Desired Skills:
o Works under consultative direction towards predetermined long-range goals and objectives. Assignments are often self-initiated. Determines and pursues courses of action necessary to obtain desired results. Work checked through consultation and agreement with others, as required, rather than by formal review of superior.
o Basic working knowledge of trade controls and IT governance (privacy, information security, etc.) legal considerations affecting supply chain transactions is preferred. Experience working in an in-house legal department with global clients is also preferred. Considered an expert, authority in discipline.
o Business-minded advisor to management and other internal customers on advanced projects and/or programs that contributes to resolving issues with opinions and solutions that are highly innovative and ingenious. Must be a critical thinker who is able to read and interpret complex language and concepts and then communicate the associated rights and obligations involved in clear terms to clients. Demonstrated ability to work independently and without close supervision; collaborates well with others; and participates in, and leads, cross-functional teams.
Clearance Level: None
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: Full-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work remotely full time at a location other than a Lockheed Martin designated office/job site. Employees may travel to a Lockheed Martin office for periodic meetings.
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 most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $166,700 - $314,100. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. 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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $145,000 - $277,900. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. 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: CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Legal
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
Description:The Assistant General Counsel position will advise the Global Supply Chain function on matters related to direct and indirect procurement, subcontracts, logistics, supplier negotiations and disputes, and other matters pertaining to global supply chain administration and diligence. Lockheed Martin will hire two successful candidates. One Assistant General Counsel will report to the General Counsel, Director and Associate General Counsel for Global Supply Chain. The other Assistant General Counsel will report to the Director, Associate General Counsel for Corporate Contracts, Global Supply Chain.
Job Description: Supports various high-visibility client strategic initiatives for the Global Supply Chain organization, including providing advisement in support of terms negotiations for several long-term contracts and boilerplate framework agreements with critical suppliers. Maintains strong, collaborative relationships with internal business partners and stakeholders across client teams on complex matters. Motivated, practical and solution oriented individual needed to draft, review and provide legal support in the negotiation of various types of commercial agreements. Draft and negotiate licensing and/or information subscription agreements, including software licensing, cloud, SaaS/PaaS and other technology transfer agreements. Consult on legal and regulatory considerations in supply chain process, practices and procedure development and continuous improvement activities. Provide legal support in identifying and addressing matters pertaining to supply chain in M&A activities. Provides legal advice, counsel, and service to internal business clients concerning legal rights, obligations, and privileges of corporations. Keeps current on legislative and regulatory issues, decisions and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies. Creates, maintains, and implements form documentation for contracts, playbooks and guidance for the Supply Chain organization. Acts as an agent of the corporation in various transactions. Advises company regarding concerns for risk assessment. May develop, review, or implement company-wide and/or functionally specific training programs. May also oversee corporate governance matters. May work with outside counsel.
The employee selected for this position will perform part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility, with a preference for Marietta, Georgia; Bethesda, Maryland; or Grand Prairie, Texas. The specific work location and weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process. See additional detail below regarding the opportunity to work remotely.
What’s In It For You
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We Hear You, We See You. At LM Enterprise Operations we invest in people and promoting the sharing of ideas to create incredible solutions. We know that our success depends on the combined efforts of diverse-thinkers like you!
Our global commitment to diversity and inclusion reflects our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. Learn more here: Global DEI.
Basic Qualifications:
• Juris Doctorate. Admitted to practice law and a member in good standing in at least
one state.
• At least five (5) to seven (7) years of relevant functional experience, including but not limited to matters relating to supply chain compliance considerations.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to government contracts and federal procurement, as well as general contracts principles, is essential.
• Skilled in writing and communicating concisely and precisely; comfortable counseling and communicating with senior executives.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, assume ownership of issues and take responsibility for work, and drive projects/issues to completion.
Desired Skills:
o Works under consultative direction towards predetermined long-range goals and objectives. Assignments are often self-initiated. Determines and pursues courses of action necessary to obtain desired results. Work checked through consultation and agreement with others, as required, rather than by formal review of superior.
o Basic working knowledge of trade controls and IT governance (privacy, information security, etc.) legal considerations affecting supply chain transactions is preferred. Experience working in an in-house legal department with global clients is also preferred. Considered an expert, authority in discipline.
o Business-minded advisor to management and other internal customers on advanced projects and/or programs that contributes to resolving issues with opinions and solutions that are highly innovative and ingenious. Must be a critical thinker who is able to read and interpret complex language and concepts and then communicate the associated rights and obligations involved in clear terms to clients. Demonstrated ability to work independently and without close supervision; collaborates well with others; and participates in, and leads, cross-functional teams.
Clearance Level: None
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: Full-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work remotely full time at a location other than a Lockheed Martin designated office/job site. Employees may travel to a Lockheed Martin office for periodic meetings.
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 most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $166,700 - $314,100. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. 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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $145,000 - $277,900. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. 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: CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Legal
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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