Associate General Counsel

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Moorestown
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

WHAT WE’RE DOING We are expanding our legal capabilities to support multiple RMS market segments across the SEMS portfolio. By strengthening our in?house counsel function, we aim to proactively manage contractual risk, ensure compliance with ever?changing FAR/DFAR requirements, and enable rapid, informed decision?making for complex government, international, and commercial transactions. The Work: Serve as the primary legal lead for several RMS market segments, reporting directly to the General Counsel of SEMS with a dotted?line to the General Counsel of MIC2. Provide end?to?end counsel on U.S. government, international, and commercial contracting matters, including FAR/DFAR procurements, Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs), Commercial Services Agreements (CSOs), and related non?traditional vehicles. Conduct proactive risk analyses, develop mitigation strategies, and advise functional and business leaders on legal implications. Deliver targeted training and guidance on best legal practices to senior leadership, VPs, and functional experts. Coordinate closely with internal subject?matter experts and, when needed, outside counsel to resolve complex issues. Lead government protest and bid?challenge matters, staying current on regulatory developments and recommending process improvements. Who we are: A dynamic legal team within SEMS, part of the broader MIC2 enterprise, dedicated to delivering high?impact counsel that drives mission?critical outcomes. A collaborative environment where attorneys partner with senior executives, engineers, program managers, and commercial teams to balance risk with opportunity. Thought leaders in federal procurement law, continuously adapting to emerging regulatory frameworks such as export controls, cybersecurity standards, data?privacy, and intellectual?property concerns. Why Join Us: Direct access to senior leadership, including the General Counsel, providing high?visibility impact and fast?track professional growth. Opportunity to shape legal strategy across multiple market segments and influence enterprise?wide policy. Work at the intersection of cutting?edge technology and complex government contracting, leveraging AI?enabled tools for contract analysis and risk assessment. A culture that values autonomy, initiative, and collaboration, with ample resources for continuing education and leadership development. Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a Secret?level security clearance requirement that positions you for future higher?level clearances. Basic Qualifications • Proven, deep experience in Federal government procurement law. • Strong working knowledge of U.S. government, international, and commercial contracting regimes. • JD from an accredited law school. • Demonstrated ability to operate independently and lead legal initiatives without close supervision. • Track record of taking primary ownership of complex, high impact legal projects. • Skilled at energizing and partnering with cross functional teams (e.g., program management, finance, engineering). • Ability to translate sophisticated legal concepts into clear, persuasive written and verbal communications for diverse audiences • Thrives under tight deadlines and high volume workloads. • Self starter mentality with strong organizational and time management skills. • Exceptional written drafting ability (contracts, opinions, memoranda). • Excellent oral presentation and negotiation skills; capable of influencing senior leadership and external stakeholders. Desired skills • Demonstrated experience drafting, negotiating, and administering Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs), Commercial Services Agreements (CSOs), and other non traditional procurement vehicles. • Ability to navigate a broad spectrum of legal issues—contract formation, compliance, liability allocation, and termination—efficiently and to translate complex fact patterns into clear, actionable legal guidance. • Proven proficiency with AI enabled contract analysis platforms, predictive analytics tools, and automated risk assessment dashboards. • Skilled in leveraging these technologies to accelerate risk identification, enhance the accuracy of legal opinions, and improve the overall speed and quality of decision making. • Track record of managing large, concurrent caseloads while maintaining meticulous attention to detail and meeting strict deadlines. • Demonstrated organizational discipline and the capacity to prioritize competing demands without sacrificing analytical rigor. • Strong interpersonal skills that foster trusted relationships with business units, functional teams, and senior leadership. • Ability to act as a legal partner, providing counsel that aligns with business objectives while safeguarding legal risk. • Experience handling government protest and bid challenge proceedings, including preparation of protest responses, appeals, and settlement negotiations. • Familiarity with contemporary regulatory frameworks such as export controls, cybersecurity standards, data privacy statutes, and intellectual property considerations in international contracts. • Capability to design and deliver concise, targeted legal training to non legal audiences, enhancing organizational compliance and risk awareness. • Superior written and oral communication skills, enabling the clear articulation of sophisticated legal concepts to diverse stakeholders. 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. Other Important Information 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 Schedule Information 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. Security Clearance Information This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. 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 $156,400 - $275,655. 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 $179,800 - $311,650. 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.

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