Associate Director, Counsel – Manufacturing Operations

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. Provide legal support for Pratt & Whitney Operations and Quality organizations .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeEast Hartford • Connecticut • United StatesSenior💰 $157,200 - $298,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing legal support for Manufacturing Operations and Quality, with a strong focus on compliance, risk management, and contract negotiation within the aerospace and defense industries.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.)10+ Years Professional ExperienceIn-House Counsel RegistrationManufacturing Operations ExperienceAerospace Quality Management System

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Hard Skills

Legal SupportContract NegotiationDispute ResolutionCompliance AdvisoryRisk ManagementSupply Chain ContractsQuality Management SystemsRegulatory ComplianceTraining and CommunicationLegal Issue Identification

Soft Skills

Superior Oral Communication SkillsSuperior Written Communication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Good Standing with State Bar AssociationIn-House Counsel Registration

Industry Keywords

Aerospace IndustryDefense IndustryManufacturing OperationsQuality ManagementGovernment Contracts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide legal support for Pratt & Whitney Operations and Quality organizations
Advise teams responsible for OEM manufacturing sites and quality management system requirements
Support legal issues impacting Manufacturing Operations and Quality
Advise Operations and Quality leaders on legal issues
Collaborate with Contracts, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Finance, Global Trade, Legal functions, and subject-matter experts
Advise on compliance with applicable laws, policies, procedures, government contracts, and regulatory requirements
Manage and mitigate disputes
Provide training and communications on legal and compliance issues
Identify and address legal risks in business-centric ways
Provide strategic legal support across Manufacturing Operations and Quality organizations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.)
10+ years of professional experience, including 5+ years of experience at a law firm and/or in-house
Good standing with a state bar association
In-house counsel registration in a timely manner following hire
Must be a U.S. Citizen due to programs and site access
Experience with manufacturing operations and aerospace quality management system requirements
Law firm and prior in-house experience in a multinational corporation preferred
Aerospace or defense industry experience preferred
Experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating supply chain contracts preferred
Experience mitigating and resolving contract disputes preferred
Superior oral and written communication skills 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