Category: Legal and Regulatory
Location: Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America | Falls Church, Virginia, United States of America
Clearance Type: None
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: No
Positions Available: 1

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to work alongside a dynamic group of legal and compliance professionals in the Northrop Grumman Law Department Ethics & Compliance organization (“E&C”). Specifically, the position will support the E&C Compliance Operations group ("CO"). The ideal candidate should have experience in anti-corruption compliance, including compliance with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and UK Bribery Act (UKBA), as well as anti-boycott compliance, anti-human trafficking and/or antitrust law.

The ideal candidate also should have experience analyzing third-party due diligence documents, preparing third-party agreements, supporting investigations and internal audits, researching and monitoring compliance-related trends, enforcement actions and regulatory changes, and assisting in the implementation of compliance enhancements and training programs.

The CO Paralegal Will

Support the development and implementation of the Company’s E&C program
Conduct research and analysis for a variety of compliance and legal matters related to compliance with U.S. and international laws
Participate on various CO projects that support compliance with Company's anti-corruption and other compliance-related policies and procedures
Collaborate closely with CO legal counsel, paralegals and compliance analysts on anti-corruption compliance and third-party related matters
Support the legal review of the third-party due diligence and vetting process, and identify/escalate issues for legal review
Review and draft third-party agreements, amendments and related documents
Support preliminary reviews and analyses of hospitality requests for non-U.S. government officials in collaboration with assigned CO attorneys
Perform public media and U.S. watch list/sanctions screenings
Coordinate regularly with U.S. and foreign legal counsel
Conduct online research on corporate ownership structures, ultimate beneficial owners of partners and other legal and compliance issues
Provide support in assembling and analyzing operational and substantive metrics to inform decision-making, and preparation of presentations
Assist with programs for educating and training Company personnel on a variety of compliance risks
Perform specifically delegated tasks related to E&C compliance initiatives
Perform other duties and responsibilities as the CO manager may assign from time to time

Keys To Success

Positive and energetic collaborator
Creative and flexible team player
Works well in a fast-paced environment under time-sensitive deadlines
Ability to work independently and communicate quickly if issues arise
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
Proactive mindset, self-motivated, and detail oriented
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3 years paralegal experience
Experience with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, database management
Experience drafting agreements and conducting on-line legal research
Ability to execute tasks and projects independently and proactively
Ability to balance multiple, competing priorities, individuals and geographies
Ability to build and foster effective, collaborative relationships with others
US citizenship

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using online third-party due diligence tools, such as Aravo, Diligent, Steele, Westlaw, etc.
Experience performing and analyzing public media searches, denied parties and other screenings
Experience in international anti-corruption compliance regulations, including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the UK Bribery Act and other global anticorruption laws
Experience in anti-boycott, antitrust, anti-human trafficking compliance
In-house or law firm experience researching third parties, corporate ownership structures, and ultimate beneficial owners
Experience collecting, analyzing and interpreting compliance related data
Significant corporate compliance and governance experience

Salary Range: $82,400 - $137,400

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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