VP & Associate General Counsel, Litigation and Investigations

Job Description
Join our team! BAE Systems is looking for an experienced litigator and investigator at our corporate headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia. This position reports to the SVP & General Counsel and will handle disputes, advise internal business clients, litigate cases in collaboration with outside counsel, conduct internal compliance investigations, and interact with outside regulators.

This position will work on a wide range of matters, including government contract disputes, bid protests, government subpoenas and investigations, False Claims Act matters, and third-party subpoenas. This role will manage external legal support, manage e-discovery activities, advise on business and legal risks, set litigation budgets, and work with the International Trade Compliance team to lead investigations and support due diligence. This role also will provide the primary legal support to our Government Relations organization, the Political Action Committee, and our Government Compliance team.

This position is part of the Legal Organization, an enthusiastic and highly productive team, where each employee has the opportunity to grow their skills and work on challenging projects. The candidate must be: a team player; willing to assist with special projects as needed; able to balance multiple, competing priorities; and possess or be eligible to obtain and hold a U.S. DoD security clearance.

Job Duties:

Serve as subject matter expert on dispute resolution and litigation

Manage litigation for major matters, including managing discovery and drafting and editing legal papers, including pleadings and briefs.

Develop and implement strategies to address litigation and regulatory risk.

Research and analyze complex legal issues on a wide range of topics.

Provide in-house training on legal compliance issues.

Provide legal support to the Company’s Government Relations organization, Political Action Committee, and Government Compliance teams.

Conduct due diligence on and on-board lobbyists.

Conduct ad hoc investigations.

Participate and lead on cross functional teams and special projects.




Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Ability to execute highly complex or specialized projects. Use creative approaches to develop solutions.

J.D. from accredited law school.

License to practice and in good standing in a U.S. state bar.

10 years of relevant legal experience, including at least 5 years as a litigation attorney in a law firm.

Experience with government investigations and government contracts disputes.

E-discovery experience and knowledge of e-discovery and records management systems.

Extensive knowledge of litigation practice.

Demonstrated commitment to cross-functional collaboration.

Excellent research, writing, analysis, and time management skills.

Nimble, curious, and a fast learner, with exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities.




Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
U.S. DoD security clearance.


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $196296 - $333704

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.


About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Salary : $196,296 - $333,704