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Director, Legal - Labor & Employment - Aerospace

Woodward HRT/MPC
life insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, paid holidays, sick time, short term disability, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Niles
6300 West Howard Street (Show on map)
Aug 13, 2025

Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and staying humble and driven, while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities, creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.

Woodward supports our members' wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

  • Estimated annual base pay: $ 189,600-$237,000- $284,400

  • All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.

  • 401(k) match (4.5%)

  • Long-term incentive compensation in the form of equity

  • Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)

  • Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members

  • 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays.

  • Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire

  • Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave.

  • Paid parental leave.

  • Adoption Assistance

  • Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.

  • Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life

  • Member referral bonus

  • Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending

  • Voluntary benefits, including:

  • Home / Auto Insurance discounts

  • Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Legal Leadership: Provide strategic guidance to the organization by identifying legal risks and opportunities, ensuring that all business activities comply with applicable laws and regulations.

  • Contract Management: Oversee the drafting, review, and negotiation of all contractual agreements to protect the company's interests and mitigate potential liabilities.

  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the organization adheres to all relevant local, state, and federal regulations by implementing and monitoring compliance programs and policies.

  • Risk Management: Identify potential legal risks related to business operations and develop strategies to manage and minimize those risks effectively.

  • Team Leadership and Development: Lead and mentor the legal team, fostering a collaborative environment and promoting professional growth to maintain a highperforming legal department.

Key Skills:

  • Legal Expertise: Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and legal precedents to effectively guide the organization's legal strategies.

  • Strategic Thinking: Develops and implements longterm legal strategies that align with the company's business objectives and mitigate potential risks.

  • Leadership: Provides strong leadership to the legal team, fostering a collaborative environment and ensuring high performance and professional growth.

  • Risk Management: Identifies, assesses, and mitigates legal risks to protect the organization from potential liabilities and ensure compliance.

  • Negotiation Skills: Expertly negotiates contracts, settlements, and agreements to secure favorable outcomes for the organization.

  • Communication: Communicates complex legal concepts clearly and effectively to stakeholders, including executives, employees, and external partners.

  • DecisionMaking: Makes informed and timely decisions on legal matters, balancing legal considerations with business priorities.

  • Project Management: Manages multiple legal projects efficiently, ensuring deadlines are met and resources are effectively allocated.

  • Ethical Judgment: Upholds the highest ethical standards, ensuring the organization's actions comply with legal and moral guidelines.

  • A Sucessful candidate typically has a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school is required. Candidates must be licensed to practice law in the relevant country and jurisdiction(s).

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR, or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (i.e., 'Green Card holder'), or a protected person (e.g., asylee, or refugee).

Woodward is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws.

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