Associate Director – Counsel, Fighter & Mobility Programs

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Connecticut.

📋 Description

• Act as the primary legal advisor for the Fighter & Mobility executive leadership team, Program Management Office, and associated functions on legal matters concerning engine programs.

• Negotiate contracts, subcontracts, industrial participation agreements, and various agreements with governments, suppliers, and stakeholders.

• Provide guidance on legal and corporate governance matters for Pratt & Whitney’s international sites and entities.

• Oversee the resolution of disputes related to Fighter & Mobility engine programs.

• Work collaboratively with attorneys and functional areas such as Global Trade and Intellectual Property.

• Assist with in-person events and classified engagements, which may involve occasional travel to Pratt & Whitney locations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

• Over 10 years of experience in legal and contracts.

• Familiarity with government contracting (FAR/DFARS).

• Capability to obtain and retain a U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance.

• An active and existing security clearance is required from day one.

• U.S. citizenship is mandatory.

• Preferred experience directly supporting internal clients and external stakeholders with minimal supervision.

• In-house legal experience or experience working with U.S. Government agencies is preferred.

• Experience in contracting with foreign (non-U.S.) government agencies is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Short-term disability.

• Long-term disability.

• 401(k) match.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Flexible work schedules.

• Employee assistance program.

• Employee Scholar Program.

• Parental leave.

• Paid time off.

• Holidays.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available.