Associate General Counsel, Compliance & Corporate

Leonardo Helicopters is a multinational company, producing helicopters deployed in more than 150 countries across the globe.

Leonardo Helicopters’ U.S. headquarters has been in Philadelphia since 1980 and is home to a world-class production facility, maintenance center, training academy and stellar engineering team.

We offer competitive compensation, exceptional benefits with a free healthcare option, 401k match, generous paid time off and much more.

Summary :

This position reports to the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary and is responsible for supporting the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary in compliance and corporate matters that arise within AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corporation (AWPC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Leonardo US Corporation and ultimately owned by Leonardo S.p.A.

Responsibilities :

• Assists the General Counsel & Corporate Secretary with legal matters including sales and vendor contract reviews, commercial and government contract negotiation, interpretation, and drafting, and similar transactional matters.
• Support company litigation or alternative dispute resolution as assigned by the General Counsel & Corporate Secretary; gather and compile documentation related to each case as required during the discovery process;

liaise with outside counsel as directed and necessary; and research and obtain information in order for the Legal Department to inform company executives of case or claim status, likelihood of success, settlement negotiations and disposition of cases.

• Oversees the international trade and anti-bribery compliance programs to include managing two import / export employees, ensuring that AWPC seeks and secures all necessary EAR, ITAR, and OFAC authorizations, ensures alignment with corporate anti-bribery directives and execution of due diligence requirements for onboarding third-party sales consultants, and will serve as an Empowered Official.
• At the direction and with the concurrence of the General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, advises and provides guidance to Senior Management on compliance-related issues focusing on international trade and anti-bribery compliance, and conducts internal investigations as necessary.

Research US government agency requirements and develop internal requirements to ensure alignment.

Maintains current knowledge of laws and regulations and keeps abreast of recent changes; periodically revises the ethics and compliance program based on changes in the organization, the law, regulation or other internal procedures.

Develops materials for distribution and training to all employees to enhance awareness of compliance activities. Attends Leonardo group and third-party job-related training and maintains current with Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Requirements.

At the direction of the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, investigates and acts on matter related to compliance, including the flexibility to design and coordinate internal investigations (e.

g., responding to reports of problems, hotline calls or suspected violations) and drafting and implementing proposed corrective actions, if warranted.

Education :

Juris Doctor from an American Bar Association accredited US law school and one of (1) admission to the bar of Pennsylvania as an active member in good standing, (2) admission under the PA Board of Law Examiners Rule 302 as Limited In-House Corporate Counsel, or (3) the immediate ability to obtain either (1) or (2) are required.

Experience :

Minimum 5 years of law firm, government, or in-house experience focused on compliance and general corporate legal matters.

Candidates practicing for 3 years who exhibit deep experience with the issues described above may be considered.