Corporate Director And Asst General Counsel, Investigations

Req ID: 31414
Team: N358 LEGAL
Entity: HII SERVICES CORP (0520)
Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: Relocation assistance will be available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework
Meet HII's Corporate Team
HII's corporate team is responsible for providing strategic direction across technological and business disciplines, including accounting, finance, human resources, sales, operations, business development, legal, sustainability, communications, information technology, security, and more. In service of our employees, leaders, customers, and shareholders, we have the privilege of supporting thousands of colleagues across the entire business. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.
The Role
This is a leadership position within the Law Department of HII, a global engineering and defense technologies provider recognized worldwide as America's largest shipbuilder. Specifically, HII seeks an experienced attorney and thought leader to lead, direct and, where necessary, conduct internal investigations at the Newport News Shipbuilding Division. The position will support the investigative function for the Corporate Office and other HII business units as required. The candidate must have proven ability to manage all aspects of the investigatory process, including, but not limited to, supervising investigators, managing the work and budget of outside counsel, interviewing witnesses, supervising document collection and production, scoping investigations based on initial allegations, and reporting investigative findings. The candidate will have primary responsibility for internal legal investigations involving the False Claims Act (FCA), the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), and other regulatory and statutory obligations of government contractors and for advising senior management on the risks and any disclosure obligations arising from these investigations. The candidate will interact with representatives of various law enforcement and regulatory agencies as required and serve as the point of contact for inquiries from government regulators on FCA-related issues. The attorney will represent HII in various transactions. In addition, the candidate will work closely with attorneys and other company personnel in the corporate compliance organization to advise leaders on risk assessments, sustainable compliance, and other aspects of the corporate compliance program.
Other responsibilities, assigned as required, may include managing litigation dockets and legal holds, facilitating document production, tracking internal investigations support, preparing government disclosures, and training corporate personnel on investigative best practices and relevant legal and regulatory issues.
The candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills to communicate accurately and concisely with internal and external stakeholders, including outside counsel, business leaders, and government officials. The candidate must have the ability to learn and understand complex operational processes and research factual and legal issues using internal and external resources. The position requires the candidate to perform a variety of tasks ranging from the repetitive to those calling for judgment and independent initiative..
Position Specifics:
Although the position will report to and support the Corporate Vice President, Litigation & Investigations, the position is located at the Newport News Shipbuilding Division in Newport News, Va. Department of Justice (DOJ) experience or relationships with DOJ and/or federal law enforcement is preferred, but the ideal candidate should be a proactive self-starter, with the ability to work independently or part of a larger team, digest information quickly, and operate in a dynamic evolving business environment.
Must Have
J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school, Virginia bar license or the ability to obtain a license to practice in Virginia, and at least ten (10) years of relevant legal experience from working in one of more of the following: in-house law department, law firm, and/or government agency.
Why HII
We serve the heroes who protect our freedom. Our 44,000-strong team builds the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII's diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.
Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.
Working at HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.
Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
Today's challenges are bigger than ever, and the nation needs the best of us. It's why we're focused on hiring, developing and nurturing our diversity. We believe that diversity among our workforce strengthens the organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas and enriches the work lives of all our employees.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.
Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.
Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance.