Senior Legal Counsel – Aerospace & Defense

About the role

The Senior Legal Counsel for Aerospace & Defense Technologies (ADTech) serves as both a business partner and a subject‑matter expert on legal and U.S. Government contracts and compliance‑related matters, ensuring timely, accurate, and risk‑weighted legal advice and service. A member of a collegial and highly effective Legal Department, the Senior Legal Counsel works in close collaboration with other Oceaneer’s across business units and functional departments to enable business and maximize profit in furtherance of the Company’s strategic objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Provide accurate, relevant, complete, and timely legal advice, including document drafting, review, and managing outside counsel.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and Government contracts and agreements, advising contracts and operations personnel.
• Supervise or support contract/subcontract negotiations, equitable adjustments, claims, litigation, and internal investigations.
• Advise on labor and employment matters such as hiring, termination, restructuring, disciplinary, grievance, and discrimination issues.
• Promote compliance with FAR, DFARS, the Oceaneering Code of Conduct, ITAR/export controls, intellectual property and third‑party risk requirements.
• Serve as a Legal Business Partner to ADTech Vice Presidents and General Managers, aligning legal strategies with business goals.
• Act as a global subject‑matter expert on U.S. Government contracting and related regulations, supporting the broader Legal Department.

Required profile

• Law degree from an accredited university and licensure (or eligibility) to practice law in relevant jurisdiction(s).
• Six or more years of legal experience in U.S. Government contracting, gained in a law firm, federal government, or defense contractor.
• Deep knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and its supplements.
• Ability to obtain a Department of Defense TS/SCI security clearance.
• Fluent English communication skills.

What we offer

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including health and wellness, mental health, and retirement savings.
• Life and disability insurance, paid maternity and parental leave, and paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Compensation range from $167,000 to $267,800 per year.