Legal Counsel

Legal CounselThis position can be worked remotely within US.Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud OfAt StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out for the long term.What you’ll do:Coordinate with other legal team members and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver clear, concise, and practical legal guidance to business teams on a broad range of contractual and commercial matters.Provide legal support throughout the deal process to ensure transactions align with business objectives and effectively mitigate risks.Draft, review, analyze, and negotiate service agreements, OEM agreements, dealer and intellectual property licensing agreements, proposals, requests for proposals, agent and sales intermediary agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and various others as needed.Manage in-house litigation matters, including legal research, memorandum drafting, motion practice, e-discovery and other discovery requests, lien filings, secured transactions, abandoned assets, and demand and response letter drafting. Work with outside counsel as needed.Review and analyze FAA, EASA, and international equivalent regulations and provide business counseling to senior leadership.Implement and engage in continuous improvement methods to develop and enhance departmental and sector processes, policies, and procedures related to contract management and administration functions.Understand and apply risk management strategies and analysis to all aspects of the business.Develop and conduct continued education and training sessions to sector staff and management as needed to ensure currency of knowledge and understanding of legal and contracting principles.Assist as compliance point of contact and gatekeeper for sector anti-corruption and trade compliance activities, working with corporate anti-corruption and trade compliance teams to ensure maximum risk mitigation.What skills you will require: Position Requirements: Must be authorized to work in U.S. Minimum three (3) years of relevant transactional experience in a top tier law firm or in-house legal department.Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, accounting; or equivalent.Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school required.Must be licensed and in good standing in at least one US jurisdiction.Ability to align legal advice with commercial priorities.Persistent drive for results using program management, risk management and problem-solving skills in a cross-functional team environment.Demonstrated ability to think creatively, anticipate problems and opportunities, and develop and implement vision.Able to effectively manage deadlines and balance competing priorities.Strong communication, writing, and presentation skills.Travel may be required up to 20% of the time.Preferred characteristics:Aviation law experience a plus.General knowledge of anti-bribery law (including Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, U.K. Bribery Act, and Canadian Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act) as well as general trade compliance matters, ITAR and EAR regulations, global sanctions, SDN lists, and Executive Orders preferred.Experience managing disputes, litigation and insurance matters.Benefits that make life better:Comprehensive Healthcare401(k) with 100% company match; up to 5% vestedPaid Time Off starting on day oneBonus opportunitiesHealth- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort- & Long-Term DisabilityLife & AD&D InsuranceLearning & Training opportunitiesOriginally posted on Himalayas

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