Antal joins Leidos as general counsel

Leidos this week announced it has hired Dan Antal to be the company's general counsel, effective April 1.

Antal, who currently serves as general counsel for Rolls-Royce Defense and North America, will succeed Jerry Howe, who announced his planned retirement from Leidos, according to a company statement.

Howe will continue as general counsel until March 31 and remain in an advisory capacity to ensure a smooth transition through March 15, 2025, Leidos said.

Before joining Rolls-Royce in 2021, Antal had a long career at Leidos in a variety of legal positions. His last position at Leidos was senior vice president, general counsel-Civil Group.