Head of Legal

At MRA Systems, our employees have amazing opportunities to work on advanced technologies and systems that support thousands of customers and millions of people worldwide every day. We are looking for people with innovative ideas and the drive to help us grow into the future.A pioneer in the production and assembly of complex aerostructures including aircraft and rocket components, we apply the latest digital technologies and automation in composite design and manufacturing that are second to none.Job Summary:The Head of Legal will be MRAS’ first in-house lawyer and leader, reporting directly to the top executive at MRAS (SVP & GM). The Head of Legal will serve as the company’s lead lawyer and a key advisor on a wide variety of strategic and operational matters. The ideal candidate will also be a strong leader, cross-functional connector, team player, and playmaker for the organization.Responsibilities:Serve as the lead attorney and a corporate generalist for a fast-growing aerospace company.Draft, negotiate and manage the disposition of a wide variety of commercial and vendor agreements.Advise and partner on regulatory compliance matters.Develop and improve standard work and processes to operate more efficiently.Evaluate and resolve contractual and operational disputes.Advise senior leadership on practical ways to mitigate legal and operational risks.Build and maintain strong relationships with functional leadership at ST Engineering.Provide routine employment law advice as needed.Assist other departments with corporate policy development where gaps exist.Any and all other tasks that may be needed to help the legal function and company succeed.Job Requirements:The candidate must possess a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school with combined 7-10 years of experience at a major law firm and/or in-house legal department. The candidate must be admitted to practice in at least one US jurisdiction and eligible for admission as a Maryland Corporate Counsel.Desired Characteristics:Strong leadership skills.Extensive experience negotiating commercial agreements.Commitment to process improvement protocols.Effective management of outside counsel relationships.Experience in aerospace, defense, and/or aviation industry preferred.Excellent organizational skills.Strong written and oral communication skills.Ability to thrive independently and collaborate effectively.Exceptional business acumen and integrity.AT ST Engineering, we offer

great rewards ,

competitive pay ,

career advancement

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growth opportunities .Estimate salary range for this role: $218,000 to $272,500 per year.As a full-time employee of ST Engineering- MRAS, you are eligible for our benefits package including:Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting from start date.Health Flexible Spending Accounts.Free Onsite Gym with weekly fitness classes.Immediate 401k vesting.Educational Assistance.Life Insurance.Paid Time off.It takes diverse talent to solve real-world problems. ST Engineering is deeply committed to building a workplace community where inclusion is valued, and everyone feels welcomed.

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