Senior Counsel, Labor & Employment - Aerospace

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: $114,400 (minimum) - $143,000 (midpoint) - $171,600(maximum)

• Long-term incentive compensation in the form of equity
• All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.
  • 401(k) match (4.5%)
  • 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

Are you ready to make your mark? If you're a Labor & Employment Attorney, we have an exciting opportunity for you. Woodward, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Counsel, Labor & Employment to join our Legal team and provide strategic counsel on employment law matters across our U.S. and international operations. This role will work closely with senior leaders, HR, and business partners to ensure compliance with employment-related laws and regulations while supporting initiatives that align with our core values of integrity, being respectful and accountable to one another, and maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.

What You Will Be Doing

• Legal Advisory Services: Provide expert employment law and traditional labor advice to internal clients across multiple functions and geographies.
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Identify potential legal risks in employment practices and develop proactive strategies to mitigate litigation and compliance risks.
• Litigation Support: Manage and respond to employment-related claims, including supporting lead in-house litigation counsel and outside counsel, including coordinating discovery and investigations.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Support and mentor junior legal team members and cross-functional partners in HR and compliance.

What We Are Looking For

• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school and admission to a U.S. state bar.
• 7+ years of employment law experience, preferably with a mix of law firm and in-house counsel experience in aerospace, defense, or a manufacturing environment.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. employment laws, including Title VII, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, and state-specific regulations.
• In-depth knowledge of labor law, including experience in labor negotiations and arbitrations.
• Experience with employment-related litigation and managing internal investigations.
• Exceptional judgment, business acumen, and the ability to align legal advice with organizational objectives.

Application window is anticipated to close 30 days from original posting date.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

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).