Associate Director & Counsel, Manufacturing Operations (Hybrid)

• Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.)
• 10+ years of professional experience, including 5+ years of experience at a law firm and/or in-house
• Good standing with a state bar association and in-house counsel registration in a timely manner following hire
• Must be a U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required due to programs and site access

• Demonstrated history as a strong leader and team player with excellent judgment and professional maturity
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal daily supervision, collaborate with others, and manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
• Ability to think and work proactively and strategically in identifying and resolving legal issues
• Sound judgment and attention to details
• Demonstrated capacity to actively solve complicated legal and business problems
• Ability to interact effectively with multiple levels of the organization and maintain strong relationship with peers, internal clients, and external customers
• Relevant law firm experience and prior in-house experience in a multi-national corporation
• Aerospace or defense industry experience
• Experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating supply chain contracts
• Experience mitigating and resolving contract disputes
• Superior communication skills, both oral and written

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 

The Associate Director & Counsel provides legal support for teams in Pratt & Whitney Operations and Quality organizations, including those with responsibility for managing original equipment manufacturer (OEM) manufacturing sites and quality management system requirements.  This role requires a deep understanding of manufacturing operations and experience with aerospace quality management system requirements.

Reporting to the executive director and associate general counsel, Manufacturing Operations in Pratt & Whitney’s legal organization, the ideal candidate will:

• →have law firm and prior in-house experience in a multi-national corporation,
• →be comfortable working in a fast-paced, business driven, dynamic environment,
• →have the ability to coordinate with other subject-matter experts and stakeholders, and excel at:
  • →proactively identifying and addressing legal risks in business-centric ways,
  • →partnering with and advising leaders in manufacturing facilities to identify and address legal risks, including those related to quality management system requirements,
  • →managing and mitigating disputes,
  • →advising on compliance with government contracts and regulatory requirements,
  • →fostering strong partnerships with clients, and
  • →providing high visibility and strategic value across the Manufacturing Operations and Quality organizations. 

Key Responsibilities include:

• →Support work related to all legal issues impacting Manufacturing Operations and Quality.
• →Support and advise Operations and Quality leaders on legal issues impacting OEM manufacturing sites and quality management system requirements.
• →Work closely with Contracts, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Finance, Global Trade, other Legal functions, and other subject matter experts in all stages of transaction and compliance activity.
• →Understand and advise on compliance with laws, policies, and procedures applicable to Pratt & Whitney’s Manufacturing Operations and Quality activities.
• →Provide training and communications on legal and compliance issues applicable to Pratt & Whitney’s Manufacturing Operations and Quality organizations.

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