Associate Director & Counsel, Strategic Transactions & Corporate Governance Attorney (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2026-07-30

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position.​ The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

We have an exciting hybrid opportunity for a Strategic Transactions & Corporate Governance Attorney! 

What You Will Do:

In this role, you will provide day-to-day general legal support for Pratt & Whitney’s entity management function as corporate governance attorney, strategic transactions including capital projects, and foreign and domestic governmental incentives opportunities.  

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.) and 10+ years of professional experience, including 5+ years of experience at a law firm and/or in-house.
• Good standing with a state bar association and in-house counsel registration in a timely manner following hire. 
• U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems or sites.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Substantial corporate transactions experience, including entity reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions, capital increases, formations, dissolutions and liquidations.
• Experience with corporate governance matters, including compliance for domestic and international entities, advising boards of directors and management on their legal duties and responsibilities, and drafting various board and shareholder resolutions and certifications. 
• Experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts, including large capital projects. 
• Experience with governmental incentives transactions is a plus. 
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, business driven, dynamic environment. 
• Have the ability to coordinate with other subject matter experts and stakeholders including the effective management of outside counsel. 
• Ability to think and work proactively and strategically in identifying and resolving legal issues. 
• Sound judgment and attention to details. 
• Demonstrated capacity to actively solve complicated legal and business problems. 
• Team player with an ability to interact effectively with multiple levels of the organization and maintain strong relationships with peers, internal clients, and external customers. 
• Superior communication skills, both oral and written. 

Learn More & Apply Now:

What is my role type?

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. This means that responsibilities of the job need to be performed onsite on a regular basis.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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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