Corporate Sr Staff Counsel (38737)

Req ID: 38737Team: N358 LEGALEntity: HII Corporate OfficeUS Citizenship Required for this Position: YesFull-TimeShift: 1stRelocation: Relocation assistance will be availableVirtual/Telework Opportunity: Yes - Occasional or hybrid telework availableTravel Requirement: Yes, 10%-25% of the timeMeet HII’s Corporate TeamHII’s corporate team is responsible for providing strategic direction across technological and business disciplines, including accounting, finance, human resources, sales, operations, business development, legal, sustainability, communications, information technology, security, and more.The RoleHII seeks a motivated and dynamic attorney to serve in the role of Senior Staff Counsel at its Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) Division. Located in Newport News, Virginia, NNS designs and builds the most advanced ships in the world using its expertise in nuclear propulsion, naval design, and high-tech manufacturing. The selected attorney will report directly to the Vice President and Chief Counsel of NNS and advise NNS’s supply chain organization.Candidate will provide strategic and day-to-day legal and business counsel to supply chain personnel, including its executive leadership, as follows:Draft, review, and advise on agreements including third party terms, software licensing agreements, government contracts, construction contracts, non-disclosure agreements, and lease agreements.Advise both entry-level buyers and senior leadership on emergent supply chain issues including quality matters, warranty, delay, bankruptcy, and other contract enforcement actions.Collaborate with investigations counsel on supplier quality issues and FAR Mandatory Disclosures to report supplier fraud and misconduct.Train, mentor, and partner with clients and colleagues across the business, at all levels of expertise, and build a broad and deep understanding of significant legal considerations in leading and growing the business.Seamlessly integrate practical business advice and considerations into legal counsel to position the business to avoid potential problems, meet day-to-day challenges, and improve performance and operations.Must HaveJ.D. degree and Virginia State Bar membership (or ability to obtain state corporate counsel license), plus 4 or more years of experience as a practicing attorney.Current active security clearance or the ability to obtain/maintain a security clearance.Nice to HavePrior government contracts experience, including exposure to Department of Navy contracts and the Navy Nuclear Propulsion Program.Background in commercial contracting and provision of general business counsel.FAR and DFARS compliance.Cost allowability, cost accounting issues.Real estate/Construction contracts exposure.Software and IT licensing agreements.Why HIIWe build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber.Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first.Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more.Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.Do You Need Assistance?If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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