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$205k – $381k per year
Location
Hybrid (Palmdale, Marietta, Fort Worth, United States)
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Senior · 5+ years exp
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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 16, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 13, 2026. Lockheed Martin scores A on the Alion truth index.

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Lockheed Martin is the largest defence contractor in the world, formed in 1995 by merging Lockheed Corporation with Martin Marietta and headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. Its single most important programme is the F-35 Lightning II, the most expensive weapons system ever built, alongside the F-16, the C-130 transport and classified work at the Skunk Works advanced development unit. The company also dominates missile defence with THAAD and PAC-3 interceptors, supplies HIMARS and Javelin systems, owns the helicopter maker Sikorsky, and builds the Orion crew capsule and military satellites through its space division.

Standard Job Description

Provides legal advice, counsel and service to internal business clients concerning legal rights, obligations, and privileges of corporations. Draws up contracts involving leases, licenses, purchases, sales, real estate, employment, insurance, mergers, acquisitions and related matters. Keeps current on legislative issues, statutes, decisions and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies. Examines legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuit. Acts as agent of corporation in various transactions. Advises company regarding concerns for risk assessment. Must have admission to practice law. May develop, review, or implement company-wide and/or functionally specific training programs. May also oversee corporate governance matters and its various committees. May work with outside counsel to direct activities.

- Associate General Counsel position supporting all aspects of the Advanced Development Programs (ADP) line of business.

- Attorney will handle legal work associated with Production, International, Development & Follow-on Modernization, Sustainment, and Supply Chain Management in collaboration with ADP and Aeronautics Legal Team and functional attorneys.

- Responsibilities include full spectrum of government and commercial contracting from proposals to claims as well as being able to provide advice on data rights and program-related disputes at prime and subcontract levels.

- Will support negotiation and development of traditional and innovative contractual arrangements and terms.

- Attorney will collaborate closely with ADP personnel typically in Contracts, Finance and Supply Chain and government and industry counterparts.

- Position will also assist in communications with outside counsel.

- Leadership, communication and writing skills expected.

- Must be able to act self-sufficiently but also under guidance of leadership when necessary.

Basic Qualifications

- J.D. degree

- Government contracts legal experience in a law firm, corporation, or government

- Experience with handling legal issues in U.S. defense and aerospace industry sector

- Licensed to practice law in the U.S.

- 5 years of directly relevant experience

Desired Skills

- Experience with U.S. defense large acquisition programs including but not limited to aircraft and other major weapons systems

- International Contracting legal experience

- FMS or Cooperative Program experience

- Experience with claims and REAs

- Familiarity with government cost principles and accounting standards

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $205300.00 - $381300.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
  • For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
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