Senior Corporate Counsel at Ralliant

Hollister, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Agreements, Government Contracts, Compliance, Contract Negotiation, Process Improvement, Regulatory Compliance, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Contract Lifecycle Management, FAR, DFARS, Export Controls, Legal Tech, Training, Team Collaboration

Industry

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing

Description

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal agreements, including US government prime and subcontracts, as well as procurement contracts, sales agreements, and non-disclosure agreements. Support government contracts related compliance initiatives, including investigations and audits. Contribute to legal innovation initiatives, including development of templates, playbooks, and process improvements using automated tools and other innovative ways to provide more efficient and effective legal services. Serve as a business partner to other functions within the company, translating detailed regulations and contract requirements into clear, actionable guidance for non-legal stakeholders. Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve legal issues and support achievement of strategic business objectives. Maintain and update legal operations systems to track contract workflows including intake, status, completion as well as government contract compliance documentation. Provide training and guidance to various stakeholders on government and other contracting principles, regulatory compliance matters, and legal best practices. Collaborate with other members of the Commercial & International legal team to ensure a consistent global and organization approach to legal issues. Monitor and interpret changes in government contracting laws and regulations, advising stakeholders on potential impacts. Assist with other legal matters as assigned, including customer or supplier related disputes, and strategic transactions. JD from an accredited law school. Active bar membership in good standing with ability to obtain in-house counsel admission where located if required. Minimum of 4 years' experience in a legal department or law firm, with a focus on government contracts, and corporate and commercial transactions. Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS). Experience supporting US government contractors, ideally in the defense and aerospace sectors. Unquestionable integrity and excellent judgment. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to advise across all levels of the organization and communicate complicated information in an understandable way. Self-motivated with ability to work independently while exercising independent judgment in determining when supervisory input is necessary. Strong organizational and time management skills to include prioritizing multiple complex matters and conflicting demands in a fast-paced and complex environment. Customer-focused and continuous improvement mindsets. Positive attitude and willingness to learn and expand into broader legal areas support a growing aerospace and defense business. US citizenship is a requirement for this position due to U.S. Government contractual requirements Strong understanding of FAR/DFARS. Familiarity with UCC Article 2 and 2A, Incoterms, and commercial contracting. Experience with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools, SharePoint, and AI-based contract review platforms or interest/aptitude for learning legal tech. Demonstrated interest/aptitude in process improvement, template and playbook development. Experience with ATF regulations, DCSA facility clearance, export controls (ITAR/EAR,) and CMMC implementation.

Responsibilities

The Senior Corporate Counsel will draft, review, and negotiate various legal agreements, while supporting compliance initiatives related to government contracts. They will also serve as a business partner to other functions, translating complex regulations into actionable guidance.