Dir. & Assistant General Counsel, Cyber & Privacy (Hybrid)

Company: RTX
Location: Farmington
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Date Posted: 2026-03-24 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-FARMINGTON-0010 ~ 10 Farm Springs Rd ~ 10 FARM SPRINGS Position Role Type: Hybrid U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA. The following position is to join RTX Corporate Legal team: RTX is looking for an experienced Legal professional who will provide critical support to the Enterprise Services Legal, Cyber and Privacy Team. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated, team player with strong organizational and interpersonal skills. As Director and Assistant General Counsel, Cyber and Privacy, this lawyer will serve as a subject matter expert on cyber and privacy law within the RTX Corporate Legal, Contracts and Compliance (LCC) organization to provide advice and counsel to RTX and its businesses on all aspects of cyber and privacy law, as well as provide day-to-day legal support to the Enterprise Services Risk and Resilience (R&R) organization. What You Will Do: Advise and counsel RTX and its businesses on all aspects of cyber and privacy law, focusing on data breach and incident response and management, compliance, and transactions and contracts Provide day-to-day legal support to the RTX R&R organization, and where needed, in coordination with the appropriate RTX LCC function (e.g., Global Ethics & Compliance, Global Trade, Intellectual Property) Monitor and help shape cyber and privacy laws, regulations, government policies, and similar, as well as develop and strengthen external relationships with industry and government partners, groups, and regulators Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of policies, standard work, playbooks, guidance, templates, and other documentation, including RTX’s Binding Corporate Rules Develop and deliver training on cyber and privacy law, including continuing legal education (CLE) for lawyers and continuing professional education (CPE) for contract professionals, as well as assist with the development and delivery of general awareness training for employees, contractors, and third parties Provide legal advice and counsel on all aspects of data breach and incident response and management (e.g., preparation, detection and analysis, containment, eradication and recovery), and be responsible for ensuring timely satisfaction of legal reporting obligations Review privacy impact assessments and support data inventory activities Participate in and support the annual privacy self-assessment program, the internal audit testing of privacy controls, and other program effectiveness monitoring efforts Provide legal advice and counsel on cyber and privacy insurance matters, including on RTX’s cyber and privacy insurance policies and program Provide legal advice and counsel on the cyber and privacy aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures (MA&D), including on MA&D agreements, representations and warranties, and diligence Manage outside counsel and vendors engaged on cyber and privacy legal matters Qualifications You Must Have: Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 14 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years of experience Juris Doctor Admitted to and able to maintain the ability practice law in the U.S. Minimum of 10 years of relevant law firm and/or in-house experience Knowledge of U.S. and global cyber, privacy, and data protection laws, regulations, government policies, and similar Previous experience advising and counseling clients on cyber, privacy, and/or data protection matters Qualifications We Prefer: Minimum 10 years law firm and/or in-house experience in cyber and law Strong investigative, analytical, written and oral communication skills Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment while organizing and managing multiple responsibilities and projects with competing priorities and deadlines Effective team builder and team player that fosters collaborative relationships Strong sense of ownership and accountability and ability to make decisions efficiently and quickly Experience working in both corporate and business legal functions Experience advising and counseling clients on data breach and incident response and management, cyber and privacy compliance, and cyber and privacy aspects of transactions and contracts Expertise in cyber aspects of U.S. government acquisition regulations (e.g., FAR, DFARS, HSAR) and European privacy and data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, NIS/NIS2, Part-IS) Background in cyber, information technology, privacy, and/or data protection, and possession of related certifications (e.g., CISSP, CIPP) What We Offer: Some of our competitive benefits package includes: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option Tuition reimbursement program Student Loan Repayment Program Life insurance and disability coverage Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning Adoption Assistance Autism Benefit Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits Bright Horizons, child and elder care services Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program Relocation may be eligible for this position And more! Learn More & Apply Now! Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role: Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role: Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote. The salary range for this role is 186,200 USD - 353,800 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window. RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms

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