Licensing Associate Jobs in Mashantucket, CT (NOW HIRING)

Join our dynamic and innovative team at ThayerMahan, a world leader in autonomous maritime surveillance and monitoring. Headquartered in Groton, CT, we are a fast-growing, mission-focused, innovative technology company in the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) space. At ThayerMahan we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous growth.

Position Summary:

The Associate General Counsel will work under the supervision of the General Counsel and provide legal support to various departments and business units of the company.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice and support on a wide range of legal matters, including commercial and government transactions and contracts, employment law, litigation, regulatory compliance, and intellectual property.
• Review and negotiate contracts and other legal documents, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in the development of policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Provide legal guidance to business units and senior management on strategic initiatives, business operations, risk management/insurance matters and human resources issues.
• Coordinate and manage outside counsel, as necessary, to ensure quality and timely legal services are received by the Company.
• Participate in the development and delivery of legal training to internal stakeholders.

Qualifications and Educational Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

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  Must be a U.S. Citizen (due to access to Controlled Unclassified Information).
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and admission to a state bar.
• At least 1 year to 3 years of relevant experience as an attorney.
• Licensed to practice law in Connecticut or eligible for license in Connecticut.

Required Skills:

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Strong knowledge of commercial and government contract law, employment law, litigation, regulatory compliance, and intellectual property.
• Experienced with, or has an understanding of commercial real estate issues, lien waivers, commercial bonds, corporate registrations, new business entity formation, trademarks, NDAs, consulting agreements, trade secrets, technology licensing, IT software licenses, employee confidentiality issues, insurance issues, risk assessments, contractual insurance compliance, shipping claims, insurance certificates for customers & from vendors, suppliers & subcontractors, cyber insurance, commercial and government contracts, proposals, policies, export compliance and other legal issues as required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously, while working independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experienced Microsoft Office 365 user including Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint.

Preferred Skills:

• Current or previous security clearance is a positive factor.
• Basic understanding of maritime acoustic technology and its applications.

Additional Requirements:

• Must maintain CT Bar membership (meeting annual Continuing Legal Education requirements).
• Membership in other state bars is a plus.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• General office work, able to use a computer at a desk for extended periods of time.

Travel Requirements:

• Able to travel regionally (to offices in Massachusetts).

Location: Hybrid schedule to Groton, CT.

What we Offer:

Competitive salary, comprehensive total rewards package (medical, dental, vision, 401K with employer match), and other great benefits. Opportunity to continue to develop your career at a growing organization. This is an exempt position.

At ThayerMahan, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and supported. We believe that diversity in backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enriches our work and drives innovation. ThayerMahan is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply and join us in our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

If you meet the requirements and are ready to make waves with us, apply now!

* Due to our contracts with the US Government, US Citizenship is a requirement.

ThayerMahan is an Equal Opportunity Employer and doesn't discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or other non-merit factor.