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Lockheed Martin · 14 hours ago

Associate General Counsel

positionFort Worth, TX
timePart-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid, Senior Level

Lockheed Martin is a leading aerospace and defense company, seeking an Associate General Counsel to support the F-35 Lightning II Program. The role involves handling legal work related to production, international collaboration, and government contracting, while managing outside counsel and collaborating with various stakeholders.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Handle legal work associated with Production, International, Development & Follow-on Modernization, Sustainment and Supply Chain Management
Provide advice on data rights and program-related disputes at prime and subcontract levels
Develop and negotiate traditional and innovative strategies, contractual arrangements and terms
Collaborate closely with vice president level program leadership, contracts and finance teams and government and industry counterparts
Manage outside counsel and collaborate on investigations and litigation as needed

Qualification

U.S. defense acquisitionInternational ContractingUS Cooperative ProgramClaimsREAsGovernment cost principlesInternational businessLeadership skillsCommunication skillsWriting skills

Required

Attorney position supporting the F-35 Lightning II Program
Handle legal work associated with Production, International (including collaboration on overseas co-production and industrial development), Development & Follow-on Modernization, Sustainment and Supply Chain Management
Lead on a dedicated portfolio in collaboration with the F-35 legal team
Full spectrum of government and commercial contracting from proposals to program performance
Provide advice on data rights and program-related disputes at prime and subcontract levels
Develop and negotiate traditional and innovative strategies, contractual arrangements and terms
Collaborate closely with vice president level program leadership, contracts and finance teams and government and industry counterparts as well as other attorneys on the program and in the department
Manage outside counsel and collaborate on investigations and litigation as needed
Strong leadership, communication and writing skills
Ability to act independently but also under guidance of senior leadership when necessary

Preferred

Experience with U.S. defense large acquisition programs including but not limited to aircraft and other major weapons systems
International Contracting legal experience (Foreign Military Sales, Direct Commercial Sales)
US Cooperative Program experience
Experience with claims and REAs
Familiarity with government cost principles and accounting standards
Experience with doing business internationally

Benefits

Flexible work schedules
Comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security

Company

Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.
dateFounded in 1912
location
Bethesda, Maryland, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.lockheedmartin.com

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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