Senior Counsel

As a member of the Space & Mission Systems Legal Department, located in Broomfield, Colorado, the selected individual will provide responsive, superb-quality support to the Space Systems business unit within BAE’s Space & Mission Systems Space (SMS) business. We are looking for the right candidate to join a dynamic team in a fast-paced and growing environment supporting BAE Systems Inc. as it operates throughout the world.

These duties include, but are not limited to, providing legal opinions, interpretations, drafting of documents and other general legal assistance to all levels of Company personnel and management on legal issues affecting the Company, with a focus on customer contracts.

The successful hire will ensure the business is in compliance and operates ethically within all relevant corporate and governmental directives, policies, regulations, and laws in its transactions and protect the company against potential claims and litigation.

• Function in a generalist role supporting assigned businesses under direction of the Chief Counsel, with a focus on customer facing contracts.
• Conduct legal research under minimum supervision and prepare written opinions based on that research.
• Guide the successful resolution of legal problems, examine various documents and data and provides counsel to all levels of management, including senior management, on best courses of action.
• Negotiate and prepare a variety of contractual documents including, but not limited to licenses, contracts, non-disclosure agreements and teaming agreements.
• Analyze, prepare, and review various matters including contractual documents to ensure the Company’s interests are protected. May consult with or refer matters to outside counsel as required, typically upon recommendation of the Chief Counsel.
• May assist with analysis and advice regarding litigation and pre-litigation matters.
• Conduct internal investigations under the supervision of the Chief Counsel.
• Assist in the preparation of various legal training courses.
• Accept other tasks as assigned by the Chief Counsel.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

• Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor. 

Short Term Incentive: Subject to business performance and recommendations of management, this role may be eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan.