The Attorney will function as a member of the Textron Aviation legal department, located in Wichita, Kansas, and will advise Textron Aviation and Textron Aviation Defense (TA Defense) business units on a broad range of issues pertaining to the law of government and commercial contracts. The successful candidate should have experience with government contracts, foreign military sales and complex commercial transactions.
This position reports directly to the TA Defense General Counsel.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
To build positive, trusted, and influential relationships with management, business teams, and peers across Textron Aviation and TA Defense.
Provide legal advice and counsel related to issues pertaining to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplements (DFARS), Uniform Commercial Code, and related laws affecting government contracting.
Provide advice and counsel related to first tier supplier relationships, including terms and conditions for subcontracts, teaming agreements, joint ventures and other business relationships.
Support complex legal transactions involving Textron Aviation’s and TA Defense’s businesses in the U.S. and abroad.
Support TA Defense’s Supply Chain Management organization in connection with requests for equitable adjustments, claims and contract negotiations.
Build and maintain trusted relationships with key stakeholders.
May act as primary contact with external parties such as regulators and outside counsel.
Review other contracting requirements with necessary stakeholders, including finance, risk management, engineering, and other functional groups.
Confer with legal department subject matter experts on matters such as litigation and compliance.
Develop and deliver training on various preventive and substantive legal matters for leadership and the business.
Prepare synopses and informational documents for both in-house and outside party use.
Participate in and support other legal matters and activities, as required.
EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:
Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school and eligible for admission to the Kansas bar.
A minimum of 7 years of experience with government and commercial contracts in a law firm and/or in-house setting. Equivalent experience as federal government contracts counsel will be considered.
Experience in the aviation industry or federal government procurement counsel is preferred.
QUALIFICATIONS:
An active security clearance is desirable.
Knowledge of and experience with FAR, DFARS and other government laws and regulations.
Experience with direct contracts sales, Foreign Military Sales and complex commercial transactions.
Admission to a state bar.
Must be a self-starter.
Must be flexible in order to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities.
Must be team-oriented and able to share information, goals, opportunities, successes and failures with the appropriate parties.
Must have the ability to plan, organize and carry out multiple related activities.
Must have the ability to work in a multi-office environment.
Must pay attention to details and have the ability to follow up and follow through.
Must inspire trust and confidence throughout the organization.
Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
Expected travel 10% of time
Take your career higher at Textron Aviation. • Competitive starting salaries with growth potential • Health benefits beginning day one • Tuition assistance and continuing education programs • 12-paid holidays a year • Paid parental leave options A new career awaits.
We inspire the journey of flight. For more than 90 years, Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, has empowered our collective talent across the Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker brands to design and deliver the best aviation experience for our customers. With a range that includes everything from business jets, turboprops, and high-performance pistons, to special mission, military trainer and defense products, Textron Aviation has the most versatile and comprehensive aviation product portfolio in the world and a workforce that has produced more than half of all general aviation aircraft worldwide. Customers in more than 170 countries rely on our legendary performance, reliability and versatility, along with our trusted global customer service network, for affordable, productive and flexible flight.
