Corporate Counsel

Summary:

Corporate Counsel will spend most of their time drafting, negotiating, and reviewing agreements dealing with the purchase, sale, leasing, repair, and maintenance of jet engines and, to a lesser degree, aircraft and various aircraft and engine parts. They will work closely with foreign counsel, service providers and customers in many jurisdictions. The remainder of their time will be spent working on financings and credit facilities, supporting security compliance, and performing other miscellaneous matters.

Responsibilities:

• Drafts, reviews, and negotiates equipment leases, purchase and sale agreements, repair, and other contracts.
• Ensures compliance with legal, contractual, and risk management policies to minimize and limit corporate liability, manage risk, and optimize value of such contracts.
• Recommends alternative actions with respect to such contracts as required to conform to corporate policies and strategies.
• Coordinates with and oversees the work of outside counsel related to such contracts.
• Oversees compliance with applicable statutes and regulations, reviews pertinent laws and regulations, and provides legal advice to all company departments and staff with respect to such contracts.
• Coordinates responses to subpoenas and other legal requests.
• Possesses and maintains thorough, current knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws related to such contracts.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Strong academic credentials from a top tier, accredited law school or university.
• 4-7+ years of transactional experience in the equipment leasing or aviation arena, with training from a major national or international law firm and/or a recognized industry participant preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents
• Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquires or complaints.
• Ability to work with all levels of management.
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
• Ability to work on complex projects with general direction and minimal guidance.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committees.

Travel/Misc.:

• Occasional travel.

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