Assistant General Counsel - Contracts and Special Projects

💰 $8,960 - $14,336 (Est.) 📍 Overland Park 🕐 6 days ago

Job Description

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree plus a professional degree in law (JD) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association required
Bar Membership: Must currently be a member in good standing of a bar of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico
Must be eligible for a Missouri bar license or Missouri Bar Limited Admission as In-House Counsel
At least 7 years previous experience in the following disciplines as a practicing attorney, as a management professional, or a compliance professional: federal contracts, commercial contract management, federal grants
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Ability to work remote, hybrid, or on-site as directed by management and is determined by the needs of the business
Regular and reliable attendance as an essential function of this job
United States Citizenship, with the ability to obtain and maintain, if required for position, a U.S
Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance (some positions require additional DOE designations)
Advanced degree (e.g. LLM) in Government Procurement Law or Certifications (e.g. CPCM, CFCM) in Contract Management,
Litigation experience (e.g. civil, criminal, contracts)
Converting government contract laws, clauses, regulations, and cases into useable guides, frameworks, and compliance processes for decisionmakers
Exercising discretion and independent judgment in the application of laws, regulations, precedents, and agency practice to the prime contract and subcontracts
Providing advice related to federal acquisition and procurement laws, regulations and policies on actions involving federal contracts and commercial subcontracts
Furnishing guidance on procurement matters including procurement methods, government policies, appropriate legal authorities, types and forms of contracts, and the various consequences of the contract types and terms and conditions under consideration
Providing advice regarding problems related to a wide range of contracts and procurement questions and issues on complex matters pertaining to the company’s goals and contract requirements
Identifying, researching, evaluating, and analyzing facts regulations, policies and directives such as the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Comptroller General Decisions, OMB Circulars, Board of Contract Appeals decisions, and applicable Public Laws and case law decisions
Law school Academic Honors (e.g., Honors, Order of the Coif), Law Review, Publications
Travel Required: [[filter2]]
Approved Work States: [[mfield2]]
Responsibilities
Performs a variety of complex assignments involving legal problems having a substantial impact on the activities of the company
Consults with Management in areas of legal specialization
Advises Management regarding meaning and application of Prime Contract under guidance of General Counsel
Handles routine high-volume matters with low complexity
Performs a variety of legal assignments requiring the study and analysis of complex legal questions, problems, or cases
Prepares draft opinions or other legal work regarding claims, litigation, or other matters when questions are complicated by the absence of clear, legal precedents or by different possible constructions that might be placed on the facts, the laws, or the precedents involved
Responsible for managing some litigation for the company by working with outside counsel
Receives general supervision during initial and final stages of assignments but conducts work with relative independence
Represents company in administrative and court litigation matters
May supervise or review work of legal assistants/paralegals
Completes on-the-job training through increasingly difficult tasks requiring expertise and independence in government contract law
May perform other duties as required
Job description
Join the industry leader to design the next generation of breakthroughs.

Innovate to solve the world's most important challenges.



Honeywell is a Fortune 100 company that invents and manufactures technologies to address critical challenges linked to global macrotrends such as safety, security, productivity, global urbanization and energy. With approximately 12+,000 employees worldwide, including more than 1+,000 engineers and scientists, Honeywell has an unrelenting focus on quality, delivery, value, and technology in everything they make and do.  Honeywell has been named a Top 100 Global Innovator for seven years in a row, recognizing the company’s global reach of portfolio and invention influence.

In Kansas City, Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies (FM&T) manages and operates the U.S. Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration’s (NNSA) Kansas City National Security Campus. This state-of-the-art engineering, manufacturing and sourcing facility produces a wide array of intricate components to deliver trusted national security products and government services primarily for the NNSA. Honeywell FM&T’s culture of integrity, commitment and continuous improvement enables them to deliver responsive, collaborative and innovative management and technology services and products that translate into cutting edge solutions to complex national security issues.

Summary

Performs a variety of complex assignments involving legal problems having a substantial impact on the activities of the company.

Duties And Responsibilities
• Consults with Management in areas of legal specialization.
• Advises Management regarding meaning and application of Prime Contract under guidance of General Counsel.
• Handles routine high-volume matters with low complexity.
• Performs a variety of legal assignments requiring the study and analysis of complex legal questions, problems, or cases.
• Prepares draft opinions or other legal work regarding claims, litigation, or other matters when questions are complicated by the absence of clear, legal precedents or by different possible constructions that might be placed on the facts, the laws, or the precedents involved.
• Responsible for managing some litigation for the company by working with outside counsel.
• Receives general supervision during initial and final stages of assignments but conducts work with relative independence.
• Represents company in administrative and court litigation matters.
• May supervise or review work of legal assistants/paralegals.
• Completes on-the-job training through increasingly difficult tasks requiring expertise and independence in government contract law.
• May perform other duties as required.

You Must Have
• Bachelor's degree plus a professional degree in law (JD) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association required.
• Bar Membership: Must currently be a member in good standing of a bar of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Must be eligible for a Missouri bar license or Missouri Bar Limited Admission as In-House Counsel.
• At least 7 years previous experience in the following disciplines as a practicing attorney, as a management professional, or a compliance professional: federal contracts, commercial contract management, federal grants
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Ability to work remote, hybrid, or on-site as directed by management and is determined by the needs of the business.
• Regular and reliable attendance as an essential function of this job.
• United States Citizenship, with the ability to obtain and maintain, if required for position, a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance (some positions require additional DOE designations).

We Value
• Advanced degree (e.g. LLM) in Government Procurement Law or Certifications (e.g. CPCM, CFCM) in Contract Management,
• 12 Years of Experience in the following disciplines as a practicing attorney, as a management professional, or a compliance professional: federal contracts, commercial contract management, federal grants preferred.
• Litigation experience (e.g. civil, criminal, contracts).
• Converting government contract laws, clauses, regulations, and cases into useable guides, frameworks, and compliance processes for decisionmakers.
• Exercising discretion and independent judgment in the application of laws, regulations, precedents, and agency practice to the prime contract and subcontracts.
• Providing advice related to federal acquisition and procurement laws, regulations and policies on actions involving federal contracts and commercial subcontracts.
• Furnishing guidance on procurement matters including procurement methods, government policies, appropriate legal authorities, types and forms of contracts, and the various consequences of the contract types and terms and conditions under consideration.
• Providing advice regarding problems related to a wide range of contracts and procurement questions and issues on complex matters pertaining to the company’s goals and contract requirements.
• Identifying, researching, evaluating, and analyzing facts regulations, policies and directives such as the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Comptroller General Decisions, OMB Circulars, Board of Contract Appeals decisions, and applicable Public Laws and case law decisions.
• Law school Academic Honors (e.g., Honors, Order of the Coif), Law Review, Publications.

FMT2021

This job description/job posting is not all inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

This job description/job posting is not all inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or ****** orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to submit an application, please send an email to our Reasonable Accommodation Support Team at [email protected].

To learn more about our benefits and culture follow the link below:

https://www.kcnsc.doe.gov/careers/benefits-culture/

Additional Information
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💡 Quick Summary

Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Assistant General Counsel - Contracts and Special Projects position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in Overland Park offers a professional environment and growth potential.

Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Legal Jobs is a plus.

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