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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 1 month ago

Attorney III

San Diego California

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$116K/yr - $209K/yr

2+ years exp

General Atomics is a world-renowned technology innovator, pioneering advanced systems across critical domains. They are seeking a versatile attorney to join their Law Department, providing comprehensive support to the General Counsel and addressing a diverse range of corporate, dispute resolution, and compliance matters.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provides routine legal advice and service concerning rights, obligations, and privileges of the corporation including intellectual property matters

Prepares, reviews and negotiates a variety of contractual documents and corporate governance documents including licenses, purchases, sales, real estate, employment, insurance, mergers, acquisitions and related matters and remains current on legislative issues, statutes, decisions, laws, regulations and ordinances

Examines various documents and data and provides counsel to management on best courses of action

Represents the corporation with outside parties and may also act as agent for the corporation in various transactions. Works with US and foreign outside counsel on dispute, transactional, intellectual property and corporate governance matters

Contributes to the analysis of various matters including contractual and corporate governance documents to ensure the company’s interests are protected. Coordinates matters with outside counsel as required

Participates in identifying legal or contractual issues and devises new approaches to resolve complex problems

Assists in providing routine advice regarding litigation and pre-litigation matters

Participates in basic negotiations, drafts various agreements and coordinates the execution of those documents

Reviews agreements, evaluates the documentation and authorization forms to identify problematic provisions and determine if the minimum requirements are met. May assist in reviewing joint venture and similar agreements for consistency with laws, government regulations, economic conditions, and company policies

Remains current on state and federal laws, regulations and practices affecting company business

Responsible for observing all Law Department practices and procedures and for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations and company policies wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the company. Expected to maintain a productive and safe working environment in accordance with established operating procedures and practices

Performs other duties as assigned or required

Qualification

California Bar LicenseLegal ResearchContract NegotiationCorporate GovernanceIntellectual Property LawSelf-initiated WorkCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsTeam CollaborationConfidentiality

Required

Typically requires undergraduate and law school (LL.B. or J.D.) degrees and a license to practice law in the State of California or a jurisdiction in which the company does business and two or more years of progressively complex legal experience

Must have a complete understanding of state, federal and international legal principles, concepts, theory, laws, regulations, and practices as well as leadership skills including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones

The ability to resolve difficult legal issues

Strong communication and presentation skills and ability to serve as spokesperson on assigned projects

The ability to effectively interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers; potential customers, and government representatives

The ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information

Knowledge of computer applications and operations pertinent to the field

Must also be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment, able to work extended hours and travel as required and may be required to obtain a security clearance