Director and Senior Counsel, Functional

Date Posted:

2025-10-13

Country:

United States of America

Location:

VA108: 1100 Wilson Blvd, Arlington 1100 Wilson Boulevard , Arlington, VA, 22209 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and to help our nation and allies defend freedom and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team helps the business solve tough, meaningful problems through legally compliant solutions that create a safer, more secure world.

Join the Raytheon legal team as a Director and Senior Counsel, Functional with the opportunity to be at the forefront of solving the industry’s most challenging and complex problems. The Director position is integral in ensuring that the functional leaders meet their business and financial objectives through timely and strategic legal advice. The Director will report to the Director, Lead Functional and Governance Counsel and will provide legal support to multiple senior functional leaders, which may include the following areas: Quality and Mission Assurance, Product Safety, Operations, Environmental Health & Safety, Digital Technology, Facilities, Security, Real Estate, and Communications.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with functional and business leaders to understand their needs and goals, near and long term, and provide the necessary legal support to enable successful execution of said goals
• Provide direct legal support to several of Raytheon’s functional organizations, including Quality and Mission Assurance, Product Safety, Operations, Environmental Health & Safety, Security, Digital Technology, Facilities, Security, Real Estate, Communications, and other functions and major initiatives
• Advise on relevant U.S. and foreign laws, as applicable to each function, including staying on top of evolving law for growth areas (ex. artificial intelligence)
• Collaborate with RTX, Collins Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney functional leaders to ensure alignment and share best practices
• Present on legal topics for various purposes and audiences (e.g., presenting legal matters to senior business or Legal team leadership, training business or legal personnel)
• Manage outside counsel and the general counsel budget for matters in your purview
• Some domestic and international travel (10-20%)
• Possible Work Locations: MA – Andover, VA - Arlington or AZ - Tucson

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires 12+ years of legal experience as a practicing attorney, including 5+ years of legal experience in a matrixed corporate organization in the following industries: aerospace and defense, manufacturing, telecommunications, energy or pharmaceuticals
• Juris Doctorate from an accredited U.S. law school
• Currently admitted and in good standing with at least one U.S. State bar, and eligible to represent Raytheon as an in-house legal counsel in the job location

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active security clearance, or ability to obtain a clearance
• Significant experience in reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and advising on a wide variety of government or commercial agreements, including international transactions
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills and ability to communicate complex matters succinctly, and effectively; demonstrated leadership skills, sound judgment, and attention to detail
• Well-organized, with strong project management skills and the ability to prioritize and manage a high-volume workload and drive issues to timely conclusions
• Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively in a team environment with multiple levels of organization and foster positive working relationships with peers, internal clients and external customers

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation assistance not available

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• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role – Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

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As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 194,000 USD - 388,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 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, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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