Senior Legal Counsel, Contracts – Compliance

🕒 June 23

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Barnes Aerospace

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1001 - 5000 employees

🏭 Manufacturing

📦 Logistics

🚀 Aerospace

Manufacturing • Logistics • Aerospace

Barnes Aerospace is a global manufacturer and maintenance provider specializing in precision-machined and fabricated components and complex assemblies for aeroengines, airframes, and nacelles. The company also operates certified MRO repair stations (FAA, EASA and other authorities) offering component repair, overhaul, and modification services, and emphasizes strict compliance with industry standards (ISO, AS, Nadcap). With global facilities across the US, UK, Poland, Taiwan, and Singapore, Barnes serves commercial aviation, defense, industrial, and space customers and partners with OEMs on long-term manufacturing and aftermarket contracts.

📋 Description

• 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

• 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 • 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

• Professional development opportunities • Career development support