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Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.\nJob Title:\nAssociate General Counsel - Space & Defense GroupReporting To:\nSVP, General CounselWork Schedule:\nHybrid - Buffalo, NYMoog is looking for Associate General Counsel to support our Space & Defense Operating Group.\nIn this role, you will be responsible for providing full legal support to Space & Defense Group (SDG). Reporting to Moog’s General Counsel, you will play a key role in developing business and legal strategies, enabling growth, and mitigating legal and commercial risks in a highly regulated customer environment. You will provide strategic legal counsel across SDG’s space and defense portfolios, including U.S. Government programs at multiple tiers and commercial programs, spanning space systems and exploration.\nAs Associate General Counsel, you will be a trusted advisor and business partner to SDG Executive Leadership, translating complex legal and regulatory considerations into clear options and recommendations that enable timely, well-informed decisions. In partnership with SDG cross-functional stakeholders, you will align legal strategy with SDG business objectives, support consistent approaches on major agreements, and coordinate broader alignment when matters span multiple operating groups or have enterprise-wide impact.\n*The ideal candidate will live local to Buffalo, NY to work onsite at our East Aurora facility, however a hybrid-travel work situation may be considered for the right candidate.\nTo qualify for the Associate General Counsel role, here is what we would expect you to bring to Moog…\nJuris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school with active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.\nA minimum of 10 years of legal experience, with over five (5) years in a senior in-house role with a large corporation or at a large law firm.\nAbility to develop and implement effective legal and business strategies and partnerships.\nProven track record of working with stakeholders across the organization to resolve matters and implement initiatives.\nExceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trusted strategic relationships.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities with the ability to assess complex legal issues and provide practical, business-oriented solutions.\nExperience in complex business and contract negotiation, including IP agreements.\nExperience in U.S. government contracting and procurement processes. \nExperience in identifying and mitigating legal and business risks.\nMust meet facility and program access requirements, including U.S. Person status, and be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance if required by program needs.\nAs the Associate General Counsel to SDG, you will have the following responsibilities…\nProvide comprehensive legal support and advise on compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and customer requirements.\nCollaborate with leadership to develop and implement business and legal strategies.\nPartner with internal and external stakeholders to enhance functional excellence.\nFoster a collaborative environment as you engage with other legal professionals.\nContribute to strategic legal plans and decision-making processes.\nDevelop trusted relationships with leadership.\nFormulate tactics and strategies to advance group goals.\nBring industry expertise to support strategic business objectives.\nInfluence P&Ls through creative legal solutions and decisions.\nMitigate and eliminate risks with substantial monetary implications.\nCoordinate with the Corporate Legal leadership team and other Operating Group Contracts leadership as appropriate.\nCollaborate with Group Leadership (Programs, Contracts, etc.) on negotiations with external parties as appropriate.\nNegotiate agreements with external parties.\nLead legal strategy and negotiations for SDG major agreements and other matters with heightened risk, complexity, or enterprise scope, in partnership with SDG Contracts and cross-functional stakeholders.\nSupport SDG in resolving litigation, disputes and claims.\nSupport the Legal Department in implementing new programs and initiatives across the organization.\nHow We Care For You:\nFinancial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts\nWork/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program.\nHealth & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.\nProfessional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs\nCulture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.\nSalary Range Transparency:\nBuffalo, NY $225,000.00-$265,000.00 AnnuallySalary Range Disclaimer\nThe base salary range represents the low and high end of the Moog salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Moog's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, employee stock purchase plan, an open paid time off policy, and many region-specific benefits.\nThis position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.\nMoog offers an inclusive workplace, and, as such, affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department via phone at 844-367-5787.\nNo unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. 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