Senior Manager, Legal Counsel

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

About your next challenge as Senior Manager, Legal Counsel:

The position of Senior Manager, Legal Counsel for L3HARRIS will provide legal support on a broad array of topics to various functional areas. The candidate will interact with members of senior leadership teams, providing leadership and guidance surrounding a broad range of legal matters affecting day-to-day business operations.

What you will do:

• Act as in-house legal counsel to the L3HARRIS MAS Division, reporting to and in support of the Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), Sector Counsel;
• Serve as member of the MAS Division Leadership team, to guide and support strategic initiatives aligned with the MAS Division’s business plan;
• Work in close collaboration with the ISR Sector Counsel and business partners in formulating strategy, identifying and advising the business team of legal risks and issues associated with contractual pursuits, data rights/licensing agreements, and on-going programs;
• Develop risk mitigation strategies, as appropriate;
• Provide leadership in ensuring employee compliance with Company Ethics standards, Company policies as well as compliance with applicable laws and regulations;
• Provide legal support on a broad array of topics, with areas of focus including government and commercial contracts, litigation, trade compliance, government regulations, software, audits, corporate governance, cross border transactions, international law, employment and other issues;
• Provide timely legal advice on terms and conditions for prime contracts and subcontracts, teaming agreements, joint ventures and other business agreements. Draft and review documentation related to same and participate in negotiations, as required;
• Stay abreast of new business laws and regulations impacting the aerospace and defense industry and brief management as required.
  
  
  

Required Skills and Experiences:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil law, Juris Doctorate or LLB degree from an accredited law school;
• Four (4) years of relevant experience is required, a portion of which has been as an in-house counsel with a Defense or Aerospace contractor or experience practicing in a major law firm;
• Canadian Government Acquisition Regulations and contracting experience;
• Crafting and negotiating or supporting the negotiation of teaming and other collaborative agreements and superior analytical, legal research and writing skills, and the ability to synthesize information in a fast-paced environment;
• Quebec Civil Code experience;
• Fluently bilingual in French and English, oral and written;
• Must be in good standing with the federal and provincial courts and bar authorities where he / she is licensed to practice law;
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and organizational skills;
• Effectively manages multiple tasks and can prioritize to meet deadlines.
  
  
  

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program;
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government of Canada Reliability status and Secret Level 2/NATO Secret security clearance;
• Must be eligible to meet the requirements for U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
  
  
  

L3Harris is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all of its employees and job applicants with respect and dignity and to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination. Anyone applying for a position will be considered without regard to the following: race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, nationality, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, genetic characteristics, disability, citizenship status, or conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted or in respect of which a record suspension has been ordered, or any other characteristic that is protected by applicable human rights legislation.

L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and background checks, in accordance with applicable law. Such results are only accessible and viewed by individuals at L3Harris who have direct responsibility in the hiring process. If you fail to report for a drug and alcohol test, refuse to undergo such test or test positive for the presence of drugs or alcohol, the hiring process may be concluded or your offer of employment may be rescinded, in L3Harris’ sole discretion.

At L3Harris, we foster an inclusive and equitable workplace. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. For applicants with disabilities, we will provide you with accommodation so that you have what you need in order to be at your best.

L3Harris performs background checks prior to employment as all applicants must be eligible for registration with the Controlled Goods Program and obtain and maintain a positive security assessment. Some positions may require a government of Canada “Reliability” status and/or Level 2 (Secret) security clearance. In addition, L3Harris performs pre-employment substance abuse testing where required.