Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Senior Corporate Attorney
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions, San Diego, California, United States, 92154
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Kratos Defense and Security Solutions Kratos is looking for a Senior Corporate Attorney for its corporate office in San Diego, CA.
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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies, and commercial enterprises.
At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers. We proactively build trusted relationships with our peers, partners and customers, and take ownership for our actions always striving to do the right thing.
Kratos offers medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and more.
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
The Senior Corporate Attorney position is responsible for providing legal advice to the company, and for ensuring the company operates in accordance with various legal parameters. Liaisons with other departments, outside counsel, law firms, or online legal services if necessary. This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance, if needed.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Provide legal advice and counsel on general corporate matters, including corporate organization, securities compliance, data privacy, risk management, and contract management. Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of legal documents, including employment agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs, customer and service agreements, and license agreements. Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of contractual and corporate governance documents, including those involving licensing, procurement, sales, employment, insurance, mergers, and acquisitions. Support and oversee the contract lifecycle management process to ensure efficient review, approval, and execution aligned with business objectives and risk tolerance. Serve as the subject matter expert and primary legal advisor on employment law matters such as hiring practices, performance management, workplace investigations, employee relations, wage & hour issues, and terminations. Advise on and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including those related to government and regulatory requirements; support company-wide policy development and training. Conduct or oversee internal investigations and manage dispute resolution efforts, including litigation strategy, whether handled internally or by outside counsel. Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, compliance, and leadership teams to provide legal guidance and training on policies, practices, and regulatory obligations. Monitor legal, legislative, and regulatory trends to proactively identify risks and opportunities affecting the business. Coordinate and manage outside counsel for specialized matters and litigation. Other job duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Exhibits advanced wide-ranging experience, using in-depth professional knowledge, acumen, concepts and company objectives to develop, resolve complex models and procedures. Provides solutions to issues in creative and effective ways. Understands the interrelationships of different disciplines. Directs the application of existing principles and guides development of new policies and ideas. Understands and works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Determines methods and procedures on new assignments. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, evaluating, adapting of complex techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Have a willingness and ability to learn and utilize company technology for company required purposes, including, for example training, reviewing, and signing policies and procedures, benefits enrollment, and changes, and more. Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to obtain a security clearance, if required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Juris Doctor Degree. Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience Active license to practice law in California.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Office environment Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones) Ability to lift up to 10 pounds
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Yes, as required
Salary range:$150K-$200K
Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
EEO Is The Law
Disability Accessibility Accommodation If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com or call 858-964-2916. Any inquires not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded.
Pay Transparency The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
Job Applicant Privacy Notice For applicants in the EU and California residents, please review our privacy notice.
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Senior Corporate Attorney
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Kratos Defense and Security Solutions 2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Senior Corporate Attorney
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Kratos Defense and Security Solutions Kratos is looking for a Senior Corporate Attorney for its corporate office in San Diego, CA.
Apply below after reading through all the details and supporting information regarding this job opportunity.
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies, and commercial enterprises.
At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers. We proactively build trusted relationships with our peers, partners and customers, and take ownership for our actions always striving to do the right thing.
Kratos offers medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and more.
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
The Senior Corporate Attorney position is responsible for providing legal advice to the company, and for ensuring the company operates in accordance with various legal parameters. Liaisons with other departments, outside counsel, law firms, or online legal services if necessary. This position requires the ability to obtain a security clearance, if needed.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Provide legal advice and counsel on general corporate matters, including corporate organization, securities compliance, data privacy, risk management, and contract management. Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of legal documents, including employment agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs, customer and service agreements, and license agreements. Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of contractual and corporate governance documents, including those involving licensing, procurement, sales, employment, insurance, mergers, and acquisitions. Support and oversee the contract lifecycle management process to ensure efficient review, approval, and execution aligned with business objectives and risk tolerance. Serve as the subject matter expert and primary legal advisor on employment law matters such as hiring practices, performance management, workplace investigations, employee relations, wage & hour issues, and terminations. Advise on and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including those related to government and regulatory requirements; support company-wide policy development and training. Conduct or oversee internal investigations and manage dispute resolution efforts, including litigation strategy, whether handled internally or by outside counsel. Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, compliance, and leadership teams to provide legal guidance and training on policies, practices, and regulatory obligations. Monitor legal, legislative, and regulatory trends to proactively identify risks and opportunities affecting the business. Coordinate and manage outside counsel for specialized matters and litigation. Other job duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Exhibits advanced wide-ranging experience, using in-depth professional knowledge, acumen, concepts and company objectives to develop, resolve complex models and procedures. Provides solutions to issues in creative and effective ways. Understands the interrelationships of different disciplines. Directs the application of existing principles and guides development of new policies and ideas. Understands and works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Determines methods and procedures on new assignments. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, evaluating, adapting of complex techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Have a willingness and ability to learn and utilize company technology for company required purposes, including, for example training, reviewing, and signing policies and procedures, benefits enrollment, and changes, and more. Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to obtain a security clearance, if required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Juris Doctor Degree. Typically requires a minimum of 10 years of related experience Active license to practice law in California.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Office environment Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones) Ability to lift up to 10 pounds
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Yes, as required
Salary range:$150K-$200K
Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
EEO Is The Law
Disability Accessibility Accommodation If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com or call 858-964-2916. Any inquires not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded.
Pay Transparency The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
Job Applicant Privacy Notice For applicants in the EU and California residents, please review our privacy notice.
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Seniority levelMid-Senior level Employment type
Employment typeFull-time Job function
Job functionLegal IndustriesDefense and Space Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Kratos Defense and Security Solutions by 2x Get notified about new Senior Attorney jobs in
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