Description:WHAT WE'RE DOING

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we are inspired by innovation and integrity. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and creative thinking, everything is within our reach – and yours as a Lockheed Martin employee. Lockheed Martin values your skills, training and education. Come and experience your future!

THE WORK

The senior level attorney will 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. Reporting directly to the SEMS General Counsel, this senior lawyer will provide timely, accurate, and consistent counsel that enables the segment to achieve its commercial objectives while maintaining an acceptable risk profile. The role encompasses end to end oversight of all legal matters—drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements to ensure that party relationships are clearly defined, compliant with applicable law, and aligned with Lockheed Martin policies and cost effectiveness goals. The General Counsel will 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. In addition, the incumbent will:
• 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.
The successful candidate will combine deep expertise in federal procurement, commercial, and international contract law with strong business acumen, exceptional communication skills, and proven ability to influence senior stakeholders in a fast paced, high stakes environment.

WHO WE ARE

Our customers are world-wide and so is our reputation for creating original solutions with the latest technologies. Our products keep our customers safe and bring them home to their families at night.

We provide the resources, inspiration, and focus - if you have the resourcefulness and perseverance to work hard, then we want to create a better tomorrow with you.

WHO YOU ARE

You thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment and are committed to delivering best-in-class products and solutions.

WHY JOIN US

We believe that owning your career and having the freedom to make critical business decisions is key to making a real impact.

With the autonomy to use your skills and expertise in innovative ways, you can take on exciting challenges and help solve some of the world's most pressing problems.
Basic Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will hold a Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited U.S. law school and bring at least 15 years of progressive legal experience—13 years or more as in house counsel for a large defense contractor or comparable aerospace organization—with a deep, demonstrable track record in international acquisition law. The attorney must have extensive experience negotiating, drafting, and managing cross border procurement agreements, foreign officer certifications, export control compliance, and multi jurisdictional contract governance frameworks, as well as a solid foundation in domestic acquisition matters such as FAR/DFAR compliance, OTAs, and CSOs. A diversified portfolio that spans government contracts, commercial agreements, and complex multinational transactions is essential. An active Secret level security clearance (or higher) is required at the time of hire, and the candidate must be able to advise senior leadership on high value, high risk international and domestic contracts while maintaining rigorous compliance and mission focused risk mitigation.
Desired Skills:
The ideal candidate will have proven experience with Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs), Commercial Services Agreements (CSOs) and other non‑traditional procurement vehicles, and will be adept at traversing a large and diverse set of legal issues efficiently, turning complex information into clear, actionable guidance. He or she should possess advanced proficiency in AI‑enabled tools—such as contract‑analysis platforms, predictive analytics, and automated risk‑assessment dashboards—to accelerate risk analysis and enhance the speed and quality of legal decision‑making. A strong track record of managing high‑volume, time‑sensitive workloads while maintaining meticulous attention to detail is essential, as is a collaborative mindset that builds trusted relationships across business units, functional teams, and senior leadership. Additional competencies that would further strengthen candidacy include 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, and the ability to design and deliver concise legal training for non‑legal audiences.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $180,000 - $287,500. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $180,000 - $345,000. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Legal
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First