Associate Director – Counsel, Fighter & Mobility Programs

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. Serve as principal legal advisor to the Fighter & Mobility executive leadership team, Program Management Office, and support functions on legal issues related to engine programs .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • Connecticut • United StatesSenior💰 $157,200 - $298,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise with a focus on government contracting, corporate governance, and dispute resolution. Proven ability to negotiate complex agreements and provide strategic legal advice to executive leadership and internal clients.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree10+ Years Legal ExperienceGovernment Contracting (FAR/DFARS)In-House Legal ExperienceU.S. Government Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

Contract NegotiationDispute ResolutionCorporate GovernanceLegal AdvisoryIndustrial Participation Agreements

Soft Skills

CollaborationStakeholder EngagementMinimal Supervision

Industry Keywords

Fighter & Mobility ProgramsU.S. Government AgenciesForeign Government ContractingPratt & Whitney

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as principal legal advisor to the Fighter & Mobility executive leadership team, Program Management Office, and support functions on legal issues related to engine programs
Negotiate contracts, subcontracts, industrial participation agreements, and other agreements with governments, suppliers, and stakeholders
Advise on legal and corporate governance issues for Pratt & Whitney’s international sites and entities
Lead resolution of disputes related to Fighter & Mobility engine programs
Collaborate with attorneys and functional areas including Global Trade and Intellectual Property
Support in-person events and classified engagements, including occasional travel to Pratt & Whitney locations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
10+ years of legal and contracts experience
Experience with government contracting (FAR/DFARS)
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
U.S. citizenship required
Experience directly supporting internal clients and external stakeholders with minimal supervision preferred
In-house legal experience or experience working with U.S. Government agencies preferred
Experience contracting with foreign (non-U.S.) government agencies preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available