About Us GKN Aerospace is the world’s leading multi-technology tier 1 aerospace supplier. With 50 manufacturing locations in 15 countries, we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers. We design and manufacture innovative smart aerospace systems and components. Our technologies are used in aircraft ranging from the most used single aisle aircraft and the largest passenger planes in the world to business jets and the world’s advanced 5th generation fighter aircraft. About the opportunity GKN Aerospace is a global engineering business. Every time you travel by air almost anywhere in the world, it is likely that GKN is helping you on your way. We design, manufacture and service systems and components for original equipment manufacturers around the world. We are continuously evolving, pioneering new technologies and reinventing existing ones, stretching ourselves to be better in everything we do. We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do. <div><div style="padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;"><div style="word-wrap: break-word;">Job Summary</div><div>Reporting into the General Counsel, as the Head of Legal for the Defense Business Line, this is a global role leading a team of lawyers in multiple jurisdictions and providing legal advice to a wide range of stakeholders as part of the Defense leadership team. This role will be the key advisor on business strategy decisions such as new ventures, the Defense BL’s required global footprint and M&A, and managing all aspects of front end customer and commercial contracts including disputes. In addition, the role will have responsibility for Business Line export control and other compliance issues. </div></div><div style="padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;"><div style="word-wrap: break-word;">Job Responsibilities</div><div> •    M&A •    Procurement/supply chain management •    Claims •    Employment •    Product safety/HSE •    Environmental •    Real estate •    Data protection  •    Licences / approvals required to fulfil BL contracts ( eg IP)  •    Investigations •    Export control/other compliance issues •    Company secretarial •    Audit •    Functional – incl. reporting, people management, stakeholder management, training, policies and processes, best practice sharing, budget management   Required Qualifications  •    A Juris Doctor (JD) and an applicable state license to practice law are required •    10+ years of experience practicing as a qualified lawyer within the US  incuding 1+ year(s) of training at a recogizes top-tier law firm. •    5+ years of experience in the defense sector, including government contracting and US and/or UK defense export control requirements experience. •    Must have the ability to obtain a Secret DOD clearance. •    Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations and/or program requirements.     Preferred Qualifications  •    GKN Experience  •    In depth experience of the defense sector , including government contracting and US and/or UK defense export control requirements  •    An Active DOD secret clearance is strongly preferred •    In-house experience  •    Proven track record in managing multi-national teams  •    Proven track record in advising on a range of highly complex technical legal and compliance issues    •    Ability to identify, focus and prioritise key legal/compliance matters •    Offer pragmatic, commercially focussed advice •    Identify, work with and influence key internal and external stakeholders •    Collaborate within business and functions •    Integrity and courage; challenge effectively; deliver tough messages •    Work efficiently and finish tasks; dynamic and resilient but demonstrate work/life balance •    Delegate, inform and know when to ask for help •    Understand how technology is changing our industry and what we can contribute to the strategy/liberate value of IP of the business •    Adapt and succeed against a background of change/uncertainty •    Ability to travel 50% or more. </div></div></div>Diversity and Inclusion As a global engineering company, innovation is what differentiates us from our competitors and is central to our success. A balance of cultures, ethnicities and genders help bring new ideas and creativity to GKN. We need people of different backgrounds, with different skills and perspectives to spark originality, imagination and creativeness in our teams around the world. GKN is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all our employees and applicants fairly and are committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination or harassment against any employee or qualified applicant on the grounds of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. #LI-post

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