Attorney III

General Atomics

San Diego, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Affirmative Action, Aircraft Piloting, Analysis Skills, Attorney, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Computer Operations, Contract Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Governance, Corporate Policies, Diversity, Documentation, Federal Laws and Regulations, Genetics, Government, Government Regulations, Intellectual Property (IP), Leadership, Legal, Litigation, Medical Conditions, Mergers and Acquisitions, Military, Negotiation Skills, Operations Processes, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Property Insurance, Regulations, Risk Management, Safety/Work Safety, Sales, Security Clearance, State Laws and Regulations, Time Management, Willing to Travel, Wireless Communications

LOCATION

San Diego, CA

POSTED

Today

52599BR

Company:

General Atomics

Job Summary:

General Atomics (GA) is a world-renowned technology innovator, pioneering advanced systems across critical domains including nuclear fuel cycle technologies, remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensor systems, advanced electric and electronic technologies, wireless and laser innovations.

We are seeking a versatile attorney to join our Law Department located in the prestigious La Jolla/Torrey Pines technology corridor. The generalist legal role will provide comprehensive support to the General Counsel, addressing a diverse range of corporate, dispute resolution, and compliance matters. Key responsibilities include conducting thorough review and drafting of domestic and international contracts, analyzing and mitigating potential legal risks in contractual documents, providing strategic counsel on contract negotiations, and supporting complex corporate and transactional legal matters.

Under the advisement of senior legal counsel, this position:

+ Provides routine legal advice and service concerning rights, obligations, and privileges of the corporation including intellectual property matters.

+ Prepares, reviews and negotiates a variety of contractual documents and corporate governance documents including licenses, purchases, sales, real estate, employment, insurance, mergers, acquisitions and related matters and remains current on legislative issues, statutes, decisions, laws, regulations and ordinances.

+ Examines various documents and data and provides counsel to management on best courses of action.

+ Represents the corporation with outside parties and may also act as agent for the corporation in various transactions. Works with US and foreign outside counsel on dispute, transactional, intellectual property and corporate governance matters.

Duties and responsibilities:

+ Contributes to the analysis of various matters including contractual and corporate governance documents to ensure the company’s interests are protected. Coordinates matters with outside counsel as required.

+ Participates in identifying legal or contractual issues and devises new approaches to resolve complex problems.

+ Assists in providing routine advice regarding litigation and pre-litigation matters.

+ Participates in basic negotiations, drafts various agreements and coordinates the execution of those documents.

+ Reviews agreements, evaluates the documentation and authorization forms to identify problematic provisions and determine if the minimum requirements are met. May assist in reviewing joint venture and similar agreements for consistency with laws, government regulations, economic conditions, and company policies.

+ Remains current on state and federal laws, regulations and practices affecting company business.

+ Responsible for observing all Law Department practices and procedures and for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations and company policies wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the company. Expected to maintain a productive and safe working environment in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

+ Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Job ID#:

52599BR

Job Category:

Legal/Regulatory Services

Travel Percentage Required:

0% - 25%

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Salary

State:

California

Pay Range Low:

116,480

City:

San Diego

Clearance Required?:

No

Pay Range High:

208,505

Recruitment Posting Title:

In-House Attorney

Job Qualifications:

+ Typically requires undergraduate and law school (LL.B. or J.D.) degrees and a license to practice law in the State of California or a jurisdiction in which the company does business and two or more years of progressively complex legal experience.

+ Must have a complete understanding of state, federal and international legal principles, concepts, theory, laws, regulations, and practices as well as leadership skills including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones.

Must possess:

+ The ability to resolve difficult legal issues.

+ Strong communication and presentation skills and ability to serve as spokesperson on assigned projects.

+ The ability to effectively interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers; potential customers, and government representatives.

+ The ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.

+ Knowledge of computer applications and operations pertinent to the field.

+ Must also be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment, able to work extended hours and travel as required and may be required to obtain a security clearance.

+ We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

US Citizenship Required?:

Yes

Experience Level:

Entry-Level (0-2 years)

Relocation Assistance Provided?:

Yes

Workstyle:

Onsite
General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC’s "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.

About the Company

General Atomics

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