Lockheed Martin · 17 hours ago
Assistant General Counsel
Moorestown, NJ
Part-time
Onsite
Senior LevelLockheed Martin is a leading aerospace and defense company known for its commitment to innovation and integrity. They are seeking a Senior Assistant General Counsel to provide legal oversight for a complex market segment, ensuring compliance and risk management while supporting commercial objectives.
AerospaceCyber SecurityMachinery ManufacturingMilitaryNational SecurityRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
Assume full legal responsibility for a large, complex market segment within the SEMS LoB, serving as the principal legal strategist and risk manager for the business
Provide timely, accurate, and consistent counsel that enables the segment to achieve its commercial objectives while maintaining an acceptable risk profile
Draft, review, and negotiate agreements to ensure that party relationships are clearly defined, compliant with applicable law, and aligned with Lockheed Martin policies and cost effectiveness goals
Coordinate with attorneys across SEMS, RMS, and Enterprise Operations (EO), as well as manage relationships with external counsel to guarantee seamless, high quality legal support for both customer and supplier contracts
Mentor junior attorneys, providing direction, feedback, and performance oversight
Act as the central legal liaison for cross functional leadership teams, translating legal risk into actionable business recommendations
Develop and enforce segment wide legal governance frameworks, ensuring consistent application of contract standards, compliance protocols, and risk mitigation strategies
Drive continuous improvement of legal processes, leveraging technology (including AI enabled contract analytics) to enhance efficiency and decision making
Monitor evolving regulatory landscapes—domestic, international, and industry specific—and proactively adjust policies and practices to safeguard the business
Qualification
Required
Deep expertise in federal procurement, commercial, and international contract law
Strong business acumen
Exceptional communication skills
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders in a fast paced, high stakes environment
Experience with Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs), Commercial Services Agreements (CSOs) and other non‑traditional procurement vehicles
Ability to traverse a large and diverse set of legal issues efficiently
Advanced proficiency in AI‑enabled tools—such as contract‑analysis platforms, predictive analytics, and automated risk‑assessment dashboards
Strong track record of managing high‑volume, time‑sensitive workloads while maintaining meticulous attention to detail
Collaborative mindset that builds trusted relationships across business units, functional teams, and senior leadership
Preferred
Experience with government protest and bid‑challenge processes
Familiarity with emerging regulatory frameworks (e.g., export controls, cybersecurity standards)
Knowledge of data‑privacy and intellectual‑property considerations in international contracts
Ability to design and deliver concise legal training for non‑legal audiences
Company
Lockheed Martin
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.
Founded in 1912
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$6.06BKey Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M
Leadership Team
Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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