At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide strategic legal advice on commercial contracts and defence procurement.
- Company: Join Raytheon UK, a leader in defence and aerospace technology.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible working, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in national security while growing your legal expertise.
- Qualifications: UK qualified solicitor with experience in commercial contracts and corporate governance.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Location: Glenrothes, Fife; Harlow, Essex
Country: United Kingdom
Time Type: Full time
Date Posted: 2026-07-16
Security Clearance Required: Baseline & SC
Duration: Permanent
Hours: 37hrs includes early Friday finish
About the role:
Raytheon UK’s Legal and Ethics organisation is seeking a Legal Counsel with a strong background in commercial contracts, defence procurement, and corporate governance.
Skills and Experience:
- UK qualified solicitor with some post qualification experience (gained either in-house or in private practice).
- Demonstrated relevant legal experience in commercial contracts and company secretarial matters.
- LL.B. from an accredited university in the UK.
- Be a member of the Law Society/The Legal Services Board/the Bar Council.
- Enthusiasm for collaboration with stakeholders and contributors from multiple levels of the organisation.
- Demonstrated ability to identify risks associated with commercial transactions.
- Excellent writing, drafting, interpretation, and negotiating skills.
- Proactive attitude combined with a high degree of ownership, sound judgment, and meticulous attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to interact effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to learn quickly and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Well-organised, with strong project management skills.
Responsibilities:
- Supporting Raytheon UK’s core business areas to provide strategic and tactical legal advice across a wide spectrum of commercial contract and defence procurement issues.
- Providing legal advice and strategic guidance to various business areas.
- Occasional dealing with contractual legal claims and disputes.
- Contributing strategic advice and assistance to bid activities.
- Partnering directly with commercial and subcontracts colleagues.
- Working collaboratively with the Raytheon UK and wider Raytheon LLC.
- Managing outside counsel and other third-party advisors.
- Liaising with Raytheon (US) LCC and RTX corporate team members.
- Being a valued proactive team member within the Raytheon UK Legal, Ethics & Compliance team.
Benefits and Work Culture:
- Competitive salaries.
- 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days.
- Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution).
- Company bonus scheme (discretionary).
- 6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’ with pension.
- Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes.
- Enhanced sick pay.
- Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave.
RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Legal Manager in Essex employer: Raytheon
Raytheon is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Glenrothes or Livingston, Scotland, where innovation meets purpose in the aerospace and defense sector. With competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and a strong focus on employee development through mentoring and leadership opportunities, we foster a culture of collaboration and excellence. Our commitment to work-life balance, flexible working arrangements, and enhanced family-friendly policies makes Raytheon a rewarding place to build a meaningful career.
