Senior Counsel

Contextual Overview

BAE Systems, Inc. is hiring a Senior Counsel to join its Electronic Systems Legal team in Arlington, VA. This role functions as a generalist position, assisting the Deputy Chief Counsel in providing legal advice, representation, and regulatory compliance oversight for the company and its affiliates.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Juris Doctorate (JD) degree.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant legal experience.
• In-depth knowledge of FAR/DFARs and government contracting regulations.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Provide legal opinions, document drafting, and general assistance to company management.
• Ensure corporate compliance with governmental directives, policies, and laws.
• Negotiate and prepare contractual documents (licenses, NDAs, teaming agreements).
• Conduct internal investigations and legal research.
• Advise on litigation and pre-litigation matters.
• Assist in the development of legal training courses.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Not specified by the organization.

Application Procedure

Interested candidates must apply directly through the official LinkedIn job portal:

1. Visit the official BAE Systems Senior Counsel job posting.
2. Sign in to your LinkedIn account.
3. Click the "Apply" button to submit your application materials.

FAQs

• What is the primary focus of this role? The role is a generalist position focused on supporting the Electronic Systems sector with a heavy emphasis on government contracting (FAR/DFARs).
• Is this an in-office role? The location is listed as Arlington, VA; please verify specific hybrid or remote policies during the application process.