SENIOR GENERAL COUNSEL - RII - VA (ARLINGTON)
Posted 04/10/08
Closes: posting date + 90 days
Salary: Competitive
Senior General Counsel - RII
Location: Arlington, Virginia
Company Overview:
Raytheon had headquarters in Waltham, Massachusetts and is a technology leader specializing in defense, homeland security and other government markets throughout the world. With more than 73,000 employees worldwide and in 2006 have sales of $20.3 billion. Our vision is to be the most admired defense and aerospace systems supplier through world-class people and technology.
The selected candidate will report directly to the General Counsel of Raytheon International, Inc. (RII) and Vice President (Legal) of Raytheon’s Washington Office ("RWO").
Responsibilities:
-Provide advice concerning the processes involved in the screening and retention of international sales representatives (including advice regarding anti-corruption regimes such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act)
-Provide advice regarding foreign sanctions and embargoes; advising regarding international joint ventures, teaming agreements and Raytheon’s international subsidiaries;
-Provide advice concerning the establishment, operation and closure of offices in foreign jurisdictions; retention and termination of RII employees at foreign office sites.
-As directed by the RII General Counsel, duties will include advising the RII/International Business Development staff in its pursuit of international business opportunities.
Required Skills, Knowledge & Experience:
· Jurist Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and must be a member in good standing of the California Bar or member in good standing of bar of another state and eligible for in-house CA Bar membership
· 10 - 12 years’ experience in a law firm or in-house legal experience in government and commercial contracting
· Experience with internal investigations (ethics/compliance in an international environment) is desirable.
· Working knowledge of and experience with FAR, DFARS, and other government laws and regulation, and with analysis, drafting and negotiation of contracts and contract claims
· Knowledge in international business and M&A business
· Integrity, leadership, organizational, communications, interpersonal, analytical and motivational skills; and will be a team player. S/he will be a strategic planner, proactive, a decision-maker, and a problem solver
· Analytical mind and the ability to identify issues and provide and support solutions to address them
· Ability to work cooperatively with other attorneys and business teammates
Raytheon is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package. In addition to protecting you and your family’s health and well-being, we offer important financial benefits and many additional perks including a collaborative team environment, auto and home insurance, etc. For additional information about our company and recent initiatives, please visit our Website at Rayjobs.com.
Raytheon is committed to workforce diversity and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Raytheon considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.
Contact Information
Mail: ARLINGTON,VA
22201
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