Director, Senior Counsel, Land and Air Defense Systems (LADS)

Date Posted:

2026-07-20

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-ANDOVER-AN0 ~ 366 Lowell St ~ BLDG AN0

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 Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world's 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. 

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheon is seeking a Director, Senior Counsel, to join the Land and Air Defense Systems (LADS) legal team reporting to the LADS General Counsel.  The Senior Counsel will serve as the lead counsel for LADS’ international portfolio, responsible for providing timely, relevant, and pragmatic advice to business and legal leaders.  Critical to this role is the Senior Counsel’s ability to quickly establish and maintain trust and foster a positive relationship with key program and functional leaders.  This is an exciting opportunity to influence strategy, support international capture and execution, and shape compliance for one of Raytheon’s most dynamic business areas.

What You Will Do

• Advise LADS business leaders and legal teammates as a strategic legal partner on new international opportunity capture and program execution matters
• Provide legal guidance on U.S. and international laws, regulations, and compliance requirements, helping programs identify risk and implement compliant solutions
• Review, draft, negotiate, and advise on a broad spectrum of international government or commercial agreements, including international commercial transactions, teaming agreements, joint venture arrangements, intellectual property licenses, and non-disclosure agreements
• Support international award and execution by advising on cross‑border structuring, contract requirements, local rules, and operational considerations in non‑U.S. jurisdictions
• Prepare and deliver written correspondence, legal memoranda, executive briefings, and training internal teams and senior leadership
• Advise program teams throughout the lifecycle of international programs, including program stand‑up, in‑country execution, performance management, risk identification, and issue resolution.  Counsel on warranty claims, financing structures, local regulatory requirements, and coordination with in‑country personnel or local partners.  Assist teams in addressing claims, delays, scope disputes, and performance obligations while balancing commercial, contractual, geopolitical, and legal considerations.
• Advise on risk allocation, sovereign immunity, governing law, and enforceability concerns associated with contracts involving foreign states, state‑owned enterprises, and international partners
• Help manage outside counsel matters and contribute to LADS Legal budgeting and planning.
• Draft or assist in drafting legal, business, or commercial correspondence to customers and other third parties
• Engage collaboratively and collegially across the SBU, maintaining strong relationships with program managers, functional leaders, and peers in the Legal organization. 
• Some domestic and international travel (20-30%)
• Possible Work Locations: MA - Tewksbury, Andover, Woburn; TX - McKinney, CO - Aurora, AZ – Tucson; VA – Arlington, Dulles

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires 12 years of legal experience, including 8+ years at a law firm, in-house, or government
• 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 job location
• Experience in reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and advising on a wide variety of government or commercial agreements, including international DCS contracts, offset and industrial participation agreements, and international supplier and other partner collaborations

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with cross‑border corporate governance, international risk, and comparative legal systems
• Experience with U.S. and international anti-corruption regimes, including the FCPA, UK Bribery Act and similar anti-corruption legal regimes
• Experience with international dispute resolution, including contract claim negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and sovereign enforcement
• Experience with U.S. and international export controls and trade regulations, including ITAR, EAR, sanctions regimes, and technology transfer release

What We Offer

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

Learn More & Apply Now!

• 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.
• 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.

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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 186,200 USD - 353,800 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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