Northrop Grumman · 12 hours ago
Corporate Counsel Import Counsel - R10201100-2
Linthicum Heights, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$217K/yr - $312K/yr
10+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading company involved in revolutionary systems impacting lives globally. They are seeking a Corporate Counsel – Export/Import responsible for providing legal counsel and driving strategy on U.S. Customs and Import Compliance matters.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Providing effective legal counsel in the areas of Import and Customs Compliance for Corporate (enterprise) and Company operating Sectors, including non-U.S. subsidiaries and affiliates. Export (ITAR/EAR), trade sanctions and embargo experience a plus
Performing investigations relating to Import and Customs Compliance, preparing Prior Disclosures and/or Protests and responding to CBP Requests for Information, Penalty Notices and/or Liquidated Damages claims
Engaging with U.S. Government import and export compliance agencies
Developing and maintaining effective interface with internal international trade compliance, transportation/traffic and Global Supply Chain personnel throughout the enterprise, including managing project-specific multifunctional teams from across the enterprise
Managing outside counsel and effectively engaging industry partners
Qualification
Required
A Juris Doctorate and active state bar membership
Minimum 10 years of legal experience
Experience with U.S. Customs laws and regulations
Superior oral and written communication skills, with experience briefing senior management on matters involving significant legal exposure or risk to the Company
Extensive experience managing and effectively prioritizing legal issues for operations and activities in multiple international jurisdictions
Exceptional integrity, outstanding analytical skills and strategic thinking, exceptional judgment, discretion and a record of managing complex legal matters
Strong business acumen and exceptional ability for collaboration, teamwork and motivation of others through thought leadership, coordinating with various functions inside and outside the company
Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance as a condition of continued employment
Preferred
Experience at U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Previous in-house experience, especially in the defense community
An active U.S. Department of Defense security clearance at the Secret level or higher
Experience handling matters involving export, trade embargoes and sanctions
Expertise with FAR, DFAR, and other U.S. Government agencies' rules and practices
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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