Date Posted:

2026-02-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513PW ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ PW BLDG

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 Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Join the Raytheon legal team as a Director and Senior Counsel for the Advanced Products & Solutions Strategic Business Unit (APS SBU) with the opportunity to support an expansive portfolio of U.S. and international programs. The Senior Counsel reports to the APS SBU General Counsel and directly supports key business stakeholders, programs, and functions.  The Senior Counsel serves as the primary point of contact for program guidance and direction on all legal matters, responsible for providing timely, relevant, and pragmatic legal, business, and strategic advice to help programs achieve their objectives. The APS SBU Legal team is an embedded partner present at all levels within the SBU and at key operational events (e.g., monthly financial/business reviews, estimate at completion reviews, staff meetings).  Critical to this role is the Senior Counsel's ability to quickly establish and maintain trust and foster a positive reputation with key program and functional leaders. A successful Senior Counsel would have excellent legal and critical thinking skills, an understanding of the SBU business and financial goals, and a keen ability to effectively establish and exploit an internal network of LCC professionals and functional resources.

What You Will Do

Serve as the primary point of contact to assigned programs providing guidance and direction on all legal, compliance and regulatory mattersAdvise APS program leadership as a strategic legal partner on new business captures and program execution matters ranging from contract administration and compliance issues to disputes and litigationReview, draft, negotiate, and advise on a variety of government and commercial agreements, including contracts/subcontracts and transactions of all types (i.e., government, commercial, U.S. domestic, international, other transaction agreements, teaming and collaboration agreements, consortium and joint venture arrangements, intellectual property and non-disclosure agreements)Support or lead negotiations of all types and complexitiesAdvise on U.S. and foreign laws and regulations and support development of compliant solutions to meet business objectivesDraft or assist in drafting legal, business, or commercial correspondence to customers and other third partiesAdvise the business on a broad spectrum of domestic and international strategic and operational mattersActively support or lead a variety of special initiatives and projectsPresent on legal topics for various purposes and audiences (e.g., presenting legal matters to senior business or Legal team leadership, training business or legal personnel)Manage outside counsel and the general counsel budget for matters in your purviewSome domestic and international travel (10-20%)Work Location: TX – McKinney

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires 12 years of legal experience as a practicing attorney, including 5+ years of legal experience in aerospace and defense at a law firm, in-house, or with the governmentJuris Doctorate from an accredited U.S. law schoolCurrently 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 the job locationExperience counseling on a range of U.S. Government, commercial, and international contract and compliance issues including the FAR, DFARS, Pricing Data Act, data rights, Global Trade and Foreign Corrupt Practices ActExperience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide variety of government and commercial agreements, including international transactions

Qualifications We Prefer

Strong understanding of government procurement, FMS/DCS and Commercial transactions, Intellectual Property, finance/tax, antitrust, and corporate governance requirementsExcellent verbal, written, and presentation skills and ability to communicate complex matters effectively and persuasively, including use of AIDemonstrated leadership skills, sound judgment, organizational skills, and attention to detailAbility to interact effectively and collaboratively in a team environment with multiple levels of an organization and foster positive working relationships with peers, internal clients and external customersActive Secret Clearance

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.Relocation assistance available, provided final candidate meets eligibility requirements

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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.

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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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