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In-House Counsel

San Diego, California

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Overview

Corporate positions help our company operate at its maximum potential while providing the best service to all customers. Our corporate teams maintain a high level of collaboration across multiple departments and teams. Corporate roles include Human Resources, Legal, Information Technology Services (ITS), Accounting & Finance, and Contracts & Procurement.

  • Schedule: Full-Time Salary

  • Job Level: Mid-Level (3-7 years)

  • Travel: 0 - 25

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  • Collaborative
  • Communicator
  • Efficient
  • Problem Solver
  • Team Player
  • Versatile

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Date posted 01/12/2024 Job ID 43492BR Company General Atomics Experience Level Mid-Level (3-7 years) Job Title In-House Counsel City San Diego State California Workstyle Onsite Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Salary Salary Range $116,480 - $208,505

Job Summary We have an exciting opportunity for an attorney to join our fast paced, dynamic Law Department in our La Jolla/Torrey Pines facility. This position will function in a generalist capacity supporting the General Counsel on corporate, dispute and compliance matters.

Under general direction, this position:
  • Provides legal advice and service concerning rights, obligations, and privileges of the corporation including patent and other intellectual property matters;
  • Negotiates and prepares a variety of contractual documents including leases, licenses, purchases, sales, real estate, employment, insurance, mergers, acquisitions and related matters and remains current on legislative issues, statutes, decisions, laws, regulations and ordinances;
  • Examines various documents and data and provides counsel to all levels of management on best courses of action;
  • Represents the corporation with outside parties and acts as an agent for the corporation in various transactions. Manages outside counsel in both litigation and transactional matters.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Analyzes various matters including contractual documents to ensure the Company’s interests are protected. May refer matters to outside counsel as required.
  • Identifies legal or contractual issues and devises new approaches to resolve unusual or complex problems.
  • Provides advice regarding litigation and pre-litigation matters.
  • Participates in negotiations, drafts various agreements and coordinates the execution of those documents.
  • Reviews agreements, evaluates the documentation and authorization forms to identify problematic provisions and determine if the minimum requirements are met. Assists with reviewing joint venture and similar agreements for consistency with laws, government regulations, economic conditions, and Company policies.
  • Remains current on state and federal laws, regulations and practices affecting Company business.
  • Responsible for observing all Law Department practices and procedures and for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations and Company policies wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company. Expected to maintain a productive and safe working environment in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
  • Performs other duties as assigned or required.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.


Job Qualifications:
  • Typically requires undergraduate and law school (LL.B. or J.D.) degrees and a license to practice law in the State of California or a jurisdiction in which the Company does business and four or more years of progressively more complex legal experience.
  • Must have an extensive understanding of state, federal and international legal principles, concepts, theory, laws, regulations, and practices as well as leadership skills including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads to meet established deadlines or milestones.
  • Must possess:
    • the ability to resolve complex legal issues;
    • strong communication and presentation skills and the ability to serve as spokesperson on assigned project;
    • the ability to effectively interface with other departments, all levels of management, professional and support staff, customers, potential customers, and government representatives;
    • the ability to maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information;
    • knowledge of computer applications and operations pertinent to the field.
  • Must also be able to work on a self-initiated basis and in a team environment, able to work extended hours and travel as required and may be required to obtain a security clearance.

Salary:$116,480 - $208,505
Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25 Relocation Assistance Provided Provided US Citizenship Required? Yes Clearance Required? No
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Benefits

  • Healthcare

  • Pension, 401(k)/Retirement Plans

  • Competitive Pay

  • Multiple product lines means a variety of work

  • Paid Time Off

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“General Atomics is a company that has provided amazing career opportunities. There is no limit to where you can go in this company.”
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“I consider myself an effective leader and manager who also cares about his team. I strive to support my team so they can ensure we are taking care of our customers.”
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