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Northrop Grumman · 2 days ago

Information Governance Paralegal - R10219264-2

McLean, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$69K/yr - $114K/yr

4+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leading company known for its revolutionary systems that impact lives globally. They are seeking an Information Governance Paralegal to assist with information governance, data management, cybersecurity, privacy, and technology-related legal matters within its Law Department.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assisting legal counsel in transactional matters related to technology and information law, including data management, cybersecurity, and privacy terms

Participating in information governance initiatives for records management, retention schedules, data classification, mobile devices, electronic messaging and archiving

Supporting corporate stakeholders with vendor agreements for information technology (IT) transactions

Assisting with government contract requirements for information protection and security

Using corporate collaboration tools to coordinate across multiple legal disciplines on publication reviews and technology initiatives

Coordinating incident response activities, participating in data mapping exercises, and supporting impact assessments that reflect the full life cycle of data management

Leveraging litigation, investigations or other experience to manage technology-related legal matters—summarizing background information, organizing and indexing documents and identifying relevant information for analysis by legal counsel

Participating in cross functional working groups on information governance matters, including working with Law Department and IT personnel on procedures for electronic data management and preservation

Assisting legal counsel with developing training materials and providing updates to on-going legal and regulatory developments in relevant areas

Supporting IP and technology licensing matters, including setting up matters in IP and legal management software and reporting periodic metrics for management

Reviewing and confirming outside counsel invoices

Preparing financial reports for requested business sectors

Collaborating with other company paralegals, U.S. and foreign legal counsel, and corporate stakeholders on operational and strategic matters

Performing administrative duties to facilitate department operations, including managing correspondence and calendars, scheduling arrangements, and filing expenses

Qualification

Information governanceCybersecurity lawIntellectual propertyMicrosoft OfficeDocument review platformsElectronic databasesCollaboration skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving

Required

High school diploma and at least 4 years of relevant experience (law firm or corporate legal department)

Expertise in Microsoft Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel), SharePoint (or equivalent), and document review platforms

Experience using complex electronic databases, such as budget analysis and billing systems (e.g., Serengeti Legal Tracker or equivalent)

Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to express complex ideas clearly to various audiences across a large organization and with government agencies

Ability to execute tasks and projects independently

Demonstrated ability to build and foster effective, collaborative relationships with others

US citizenship

Preferred

Experience or knowledge in one of the following areas: 1) information governance practices, 2) intellectual property matters (e.g., patents, trademarks, licensing and related support), or 3) cybersecurity and privacy law principles (e.g., NIST RMF, ISO 270001, GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, ISO 270001)

Familiarity with legal management, IP docketing, or data management software

Familiarity with technology contracts or IP licensing

Bachelor's Degree

At least 4 years of experience (law firm or corporate legal department)

Relevant certifications (e.g., CIPP, CIPM, CSSP) are a plus