Director, Senior Counsel – Functional Support

RTX

. Establish trusting relationships with functional and business leaders to understand their needs and goals .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $186,200 - $353,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in U.S. and foreign laws, particularly in Environmental, Health & Safety, and compliance within the aerospace and defense industry. Proven ability to provide strategic legal guidance, manage outside counsel, and effectively communicate complex legal matters to senior leadership.

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Juris Doctorate12+ Years Legal Experience5+ Years Aerospace And Defense Legal ExperienceActive Security ClearanceProject Management Skills

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Hard Skills

Legal SupportCompliance ManagementRegulatory GuidanceOSHA RegulationsEPA RegulationsFAR/DFARS KnowledgeNIST ComplianceBudget ManagementLegal Presentation SkillsContract Law

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationLeadership SkillsAttention To DetailCollaborative Teamwork

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. State Bar Admission

Industry Keywords

Aerospace IndustryDefense IndustryManufacturing IndustryEnvironmental LawHealth And Safety Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish trusting relationships with functional and business leaders to understand their needs and goals
Provide business-centric legal and strategic guidance to enable successful execution of business goals
Provide direct legal support to Environmental, Health & Safety; Quality & Mission Assurance; and other functional organizations and major initiatives
Advise on relevant U.S. and foreign laws and regulations, including OSHA, EPA, FAR/DFARS, and NIST
Manage compliance proceedings with applicable regulatory bodies
Collaborate with RTX, Collins Aerospace, and Pratt & Whitney functional leaders
Present legal topics to senior business or Legal team leadership and train business or legal personnel
Manage outside counsel and the general counsel budget
Support a portfolio of senior functional leaders and sit on their leadership teams
Report to the Executive Director, Associate General Counsel for OSCQ

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
Typically requires 12+ years of legal experience
5+ years of legal experience in the aerospace and defense and/or manufacturing industry
Juris Doctorate from an accredited U.S. law school
Currently admitted and in good standing with at least one U.S. State bar
Eligible to represent Raytheon as an in-house legal counsel in the job location
Active security clearance, or ability to obtain a clearance preferred
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
Ability to communicate complex matters effectively and persuasively
Demonstrated leadership skills, sound judgment, and attention to detail
Strong project management skills
Ability to prioritize and manage a high-volume workload and drive issues to timely conclusion
Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively in a team environment
Ability to foster positive working relationships with peers, internal clients and external customers
Some domestic and international travel (10-20%)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance not available
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