Corporate Counsel Intellectual Property

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of its customers worldwide.  Its 97,000 employees define possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products, and services.

Northrop Grumman’s Legal and Contracts Department is currently seeking a Corporate Counsel, Intellectual Property (IP) who will be responsible for providing expert legal support to the Company’s Corporate functions in the DC metropolitan area.  This attorney will report to the Assistant General Counsel, Intellectual Property, Technology and Information Law. 

Specific responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with and providing strategic counseling to legal department colleagues, business partners in the Chief Information and Digital Office, Global Supply Chain, and Contracts, and management on a wide range of IP transactions and other complex issues

• Applying expertise in government contract IP matters, commercial transactions, software and other IP licensing, protecting information, managing IP enforcement actions, and managing outside counsel

• Developing an understanding of the Company’s business, products and technologies

• Providing thought leadership, driving development and implementation of enterprise-level strategic IP initiatives

• Monitoring developments in policy, legal and regulatory requirements in IP and advising leadership and business partners on best practices

• Developing and conducting enterprise-wide training on IP topics

We are seeking a candidate with the following background:

• Highly motivated individual with strong analytical and process-development skills, clear and strategic thinking, exceptional judgment, sense of accountability, integrity and a record of managing complex IP matters

• Ability to provide accurate, timely, and pragmatic advice with speed

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to work and lead in a collaborative and inclusive environment, with the ability to engage and motivate others through thought leadership

• Strong time-management and organizational skills, responsiveness, and a demonstrated ability to balance multiple competing priorities

Basic Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor degree and Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering or other relevant field

• Active state bar membership

• At least 8 years’ IP experience in a law firm, government, or as in-house counsel

• Experience in IP-related transactions and negotiations, and/or protecting and enforcing IP rights including patents, trade secrets, data, software, trademarks, and copyrights

• Experience working closely with other lawyers, technologists and business leaders on IP issues

• U.S. citizenship required.  Candidates must have the ability to obtain a DoD Secret level security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with software and other IP licensing

• Significant experience with U.S. government contract IP regulations (FAR and DFARS) and complex issues relating to technical data and computer software

• Registration to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office

• Experience developing and managing global IP portfolios

• Active DoD Secret level security clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $214,200.00 - $307,900.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.