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Summary
Principal Counsel (Aviation / ISR)
Location: Greenville/Plano/Rockwall County/Waco, TX
Type: FTE/Permanent
Our client, a leading aerospace and defense company, is seeking a Principal Counsel to support its Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) sector. This role serves as a strategic legal advisor and business partner, supporting complex aviation and government contracting matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal counsel on contracts, compliance, and risk mitigation
- Draft, review, and negotiate agreements including aircraft purchase and MRO contracts
- Support DoD and government contracting activities
- Advise leadership on regulatory and legal risks
- Manage dispute resolution and contract interpretation
- Partner with supply chain teams to manage subcontractor risk
- Ensure compliance with federal and international regulations
Requirements
- JD degree and active license to practice law
- 10–15 years of relevant legal experience
- Experience with:
- Aircraft purchase agreements
- Government / DoD contracts
- Complex contract negotiation
- Ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required)
Preferred Skills
- Defense / ISR sector experience
- International contracting exposure
- Strong negotiation and dispute resolution skills
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Job Description
Principal Counsel (Aviation / ISR)
Location: Greenville/Plano/Rockwall County/Waco, TX
Type: FTE/Permanent
Our client, a leading aerospace and defense company, is seeking a Principal Counsel to support its Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) sector. This role serves as a strategic legal advisor and business partner, supporting complex aviation and government contracting matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal counsel on contracts, compliance, and risk mitigation
- Draft, review, and negotiate agreements including aircraft purchase and MRO contracts
- Support DoD and government contracting activities
- Advise leadership on regulatory and legal risks
- Manage dispute resolution and contract interpretation
- Partner with supply chain teams to manage subcontractor risk
- Ensure compliance with federal and international regulations
Requirements
- JD degree and active license to practice law
- 10–15 years of relevant legal experience
- Experience with:
- Aircraft purchase agreements
- Government / DoD contracts
- Complex contract negotiation
- Ability to obtain DoD Secret Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required)
Preferred Skills
- Defense / ISR sector experience
- International contracting exposure
- Strong negotiation and dispute resolution skills
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