Skilled at partnering with cross-functional teams (e.g., program management, finance, engineering) and serving as a trusted legal partner whose counsel aligns with business objectives while safeguarding against legal risk.
Exceptional written drafting ability (contracts, opinions, memoranda) and excellent oral presentation and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership and external stakeholders.
Ability to obtain a Secret security clearance if required; U.S. citizenship required.
Desired Skills
Aerospace/defense industry experience.
Hands-on experience with OTAs, CSOs, and other non-traditional procurement vehicles, and with government protest and bid-challenge proceedings (protest responses, appeals, and settlement negotiations).
Experience with intellectual property licensing, software agreements, and data rights, plus familiarity with export controls, cybersecurity standards, and data privacy statutes.
Ability to navigate a broad range of issues (contract formation, compliance, liability allocation, and termination) and translate complex fact patterns into clear, actionable legal guidance.
Working knowledge of AI legal tools, including AI-enabled contract analysis and risk assessment platforms, and familiarity with legal issues associated with AI in defense applications.
Ability to manage fast-turn, crisis-driven government contracting issues (e.g., urgent proposal deadlines, stop-work orders, terminations, or customer escalations) while maintaining high-quality, well-reasoned legal work product.
Knowledge of international contracting, including Foreign Military Sales (FMS).
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $205300.00 - $381300.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
