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 10/22/2026full-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 in government contracting, corporate governance, and dispute resolution, with a strong focus on supporting executive leadership and internal clients. Proven ability to negotiate complex agreements and collaborate effectively across functional areas.

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 AdvisoryInternational Contracting

Soft Skills

CollaborationStakeholder ManagementMinimal Supervision

Industry Keywords

U.S. Government ContractsForeign Government ContractsPratt & WhitneyEngine ProgramsIndustrial Participation Agreements

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 the U.S. Government, foreign governments, suppliers, and other stakeholders
Serve as primary legal advisor for legal and corporate governance issues relating to Pratt & Whitney’s international sites and entities
Lead resolution of disputes arising from or related to Fighter & Mobility engine programs
Collaborate with attorneys for other Pratt & Whitney program and functional areas to ensure coordinated support
Support in-person events and/or 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
U.S. citizenship required
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
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, subject to eligibility and performance/company factors