Location: Falls Church,VA, USA
Requisition ID: R10174573Category: Legal and RegulatoryLocation: Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America | Falls Church, Virginia, United States of AmericaClearance Type: NoneTelecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this positionShift: 1st Shift (United States of America)Travel Required: NoPositions Available: 1At 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.This position can be in either Linthicum, MD or Falls Church, VA. This is an on site roleThe CO Paralegal will:Support the development and implementation of the Company's E&C programConduct research and analysis for a variety of compliance and legal matters related to compliance with U.S. and international lawsParticipate on various CO projects that support compliance with Company's anti-corruption and other compliance-related policies and proceduresCollaborate closely with CO legal counsel, paralegals and compliance analysts on anti-corruption compliance and third-party related mattersSupport the legal review of the third-party due diligence and vetting process, and identify/escalate issues for legal reviewReview and draft third-party agreements, amendments and related documentsSupport preliminary reviews and analyses of hospitality requests for non-U.S. government officials in collaboration with assigned CO attorneysPerform public media and U.S. watch list/sanctions screeningsCoordinate regularly with U.S. and foreign legal counselConduct online research on corporate ownership structures, ultimate beneficial owners of partners and other legal and compliance issuesProvide support in assembling and analyzing operational and substantive metrics to inform decision-making, and preparation of presentationsAssist with programs for educating and training Company personnel on a variety of compliance risksPerform specifically delegated tasks related to E&C compliance initiativesPerform other duties and responsibilities as the CO manager may assign from time to timeKeys to Success:Positive and energetic collaboratorCreative and flexible team playerWorks well in a fast-paced environment under time-sensitive deadlinesAbility to work independently and communicate quickly if issues ariseAbility to manage multiple projects and prioritiesProactive mindset, self-motivated, and detail orientedStrong organizational and analytical skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsBasic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3 years paralegal experienceRelevant international, anti-corruption, or any ethics and compliance experienceExperience with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, database managementExperience drafting agreements and conducting on-line legal researchAbility to execute tasks and projects independently and proactivelyAbility to balance multiple, competing priorities, individuals and geographiesAbility to build and foster effective, collaborative relationships with othersUS citizenshipPreferred 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 screeningsExperience in international anti-corruption compliance regulations, including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the UK Bribery Act and other global anticorruption lawsExperience in anti-boycott, antitrust, anti-human trafficking complianceIn-house or law firm experience researching third parties, corporate ownership structures, and ultimate beneficial ownersExperience collecting, analyzing and interpreting compliance related dataSignificant corporate compliance and governance experienceSalary Range: $82,400 - $137,400The 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.