Senior Legal Counsel, Contracts – Compliance

Barnes Aerospace

Senior Legal Counsel providing strategic legal support across global aerospace manufacturing business. Leading complex commercial contracting, regulatory compliance, and risk management initiatives.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Hard Skills

Juris Doctor degreedrafting commercial contractsreviewing commercial contractsnegotiating commercial contractsU.S. government contractingexport controlstrade complianceanti-bribery compliancesanctions compliancecontract lifecycle management

Soft Skills

strong communication skillsability to synthesize dataindependent workstrong business judgmentdetail orientedproject management skillsorganizational skillsability to manage competing prioritiesrelationship buildinginitiative and accountability

Certifications & Qualifications

admitted to practice law

Industry Keywords

aerospacedefenseadvanced manufacturinghighly regulated industrycompliance programsrisk managementcommercial agreementssupplier relationshipsinternal controlsbusiness-critical documents

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide legal advice and counsel on commercial, operational, and compliance matters affecting a global aerospace manufacturing business.
Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial agreements, including customer contracts, supplier agreements, long-term agreements, nondisclosure agreements, terms and conditions, purchase orders, licensing agreements, service agreements, and other business-critical documents.
Lead contract negotiations with customers, suppliers, and other third parties, balancing legal risk with business objectives.
Advise business stakeholders on contract interpretation, risk allocation, flow-down requirements, and other contractual obligations.
Support compliance programs related to aerospace & defense, anti-corruption, government contracting, export controls, sanctions, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
Partner with internal teams to identify legal and compliance risks and develop practical solutions.
Provide guidance on policies, procedures, training, and internal controls to support compliance and risk mitigation.
Assist with investigations, audits, claims, disputes, and other matters as needed.
Support global business initiatives, including contract lifecycle management, supplier relationships and compliance, operational improvements, and strategic projects.
Work independently with minimal supervision while keeping stakeholders appropriately informed.
Take ownership of assigned matters from intake through resolution, demonstrating initiative, accountability, and strong follow-through.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
Admitted to practice law in good standing.
5-7 years of experience practicing law in a corporate legal department, law firm, or comparable business environment.
Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
Experience in aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, industrials, or another highly regulated industry.
Experience with U.S. government contracting, flow-down clauses, export controls, trade compliance, anti-bribery/anti-corruption, or sanctions compliance.
Experience supporting global operations or cross-border commercial matters.
Familiarity with manufacturing supply chains, quality requirements, customer terms and conditions, and long-term supply agreements.
Prior in-house legal experience preferred. Strong communication skills and ability to synthesize data and information into meaningful insights.
Experience providing advice on compliance, ethics, regulatory, or risk management matters.
Ability to work independently and provide clear, practical legal advice.
Strong business judgment and ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Very detail oriented and strong project/operation management skills.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
Ability to build trusted relationships with business leaders and cross-functional teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities