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In addition, a minimum 8 years' experience practicing law, preferably with a highly regarded law firm or the U.S. government is required. Active member of a state bar association.\nCLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Top Secret security clearance obtainable within reasonable time based on requirements. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.\nResponsibilities for this Position\nGeneral Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for an Associate General Counsel. The position provides an opportunity to enhance the performance and profitability of an organization that supports our nation’s fundamental defense services. General Dynamics Mission Systems employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions.The Associate General Counsel will principally oversee the legal affairs of the Supply Chain Management organization, providing expert legal guidance and support to ensure compliance with laws and regulations, mitigate risks, enable the company to smoothly transact, and protect the company's interests. This role requires a strong understanding of commercial law, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple legal matters simultaneously. The Associate General Counsel will also work closely with various departments to provide strategic legal advice and support business operations.\nREPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND TASKS:\nReporting to the VP & General Counsel, provides sophisticated legal and strategic advice to the Supply Chain Management team, lob GM’s, and other high-level senior managers of the Company \nSupervises and mentors a highly skilled Assistant General Counsel\nProvides leadership and advice on significant governmental and commercial activities to shape, foster, and preserve the Company’s business plans and strategy. \nAccountable for developing, adapting, and executing legal and commercial strategies to achieve key business objectives. \nProvides strategic legal and commercial input to drive financial results and to meet the Company’s financial obligations. \nNegotiates significant governmental and supplier transactions, strategically important sales efforts, and any contractual disputes.\nParticipates in M&A diligence activities and helps to shape entity acquisition/divestiture strategy \nOversees and drives litigation strategy and key settlement negotiations, often as the lead negotiator. \nLeads significant negotiations with governmental and commercial entities on a wide variety of subject matter including REA’s, ECP’s, and other contracts changes. \nOversees and manages the day-to-day operations of the legal department.\nSupports senior legal counsel in providing legal and strategic advice to line of business GMs and other senior managers.\nProvides high-level support for significant negotiations with governmental and commercial entities on various subjects, including REAs, ECPs, and other contract changes.\nConducts preliminary research and supports M&A diligence activities.\nLeads the drafting, reviewing, and negotiating important legal documents and contracts.\nIdentifies and mitigates legal risks to protect the organization's interests.\nParticipates in the execution of legal strategies to support financial objectives.\nEnsures compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.\nManages relationships with external legal counsel and other third-party service providers.\nTravel may be required.\nPerforms other duties as assigned.\nKNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:\nVery strong understanding of legal principles, procedures, and strategic legal frameworks.\nExperience with intellectual property, cybersecurity, data privacy and/or government contracts\nEffective leadership, negotiation, and strategic thinking skills.\nVery strong organizational and project management abilities. \nVery strong analytical and problem-solving skills\nVery strong communication skills, both written and verbal.\nVery strong ability to lead and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams\nEnhanced proficiency in legal research tools and Microsoft Office Suite\nIdentifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation\nPREFERRED DEGREE TYPES AND EXPERIENCE:\nA three-year Juris Doctorate degree from a well-regarded, accredited law school\nA four-year Bachelor degree from a well-regarded, accredited college or university\nActive member of a state bar association\nMinimum of 8 years of combined of legal experience at a highly regarded law firm, judicial clerkship, government trial experience, or in-house counsel position\nNatural ability to easily engage with, and provide strategic advice to, our Executive Leadership team, Supply Chain Management Organization, line of business GM’s, and other company leadership\nNatural ability to supervise and mentor a direct report and to lead, persuade, and inspire team members and colleagues\nExceptional litigation and/or negotiation skills\nAbility to thrive in high pressure situations and to be commercially-oriented\nThe highest level of analytical skills and propensity to take a team-based approach\nAbility to thrive in a fast-paced commercial environment.\nWillingness to travel when needed to our various locations\nExpertise in commercial transactions and related negotiations.\nBasic or advanced knowledge of government contracts, licensing, real estate and intellectual property law is preferred\nExceptional communication and social skills\nPosition will be based at our headquarter offices in Scottsdale, AZ\nSalary Note\nThis estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.Combined Salary Range\nUSD $203,851.00 - USD $220,574.00 /Yr.Company Overview\nGeneral Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. 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