Position Overview
Our client is seeking a seasoned corporate attorney to partner closely with internal business leaders and deliver practical, business-focused legal guidance. This role supports a wide scope of commercial and corporate matters in a fast-moving, rapidly evolving environment.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Contracting & Transactions
- Prepare, evaluate, and negotiate a broad portfolio of commercial contracts, including:
- • Customer charter agreements
- • Strategic sourcing and vendor contracts
- • Aircraft service and MRO support agreements
- • Airport and facilities leases
- • Ground handling, fueling, catering, and logistics arrangements
- Build, refine, and manage contract templates and playbooks to improve procurement efficiency.
- Advise procurement teams on contract structure, risk distribution, and supplier-related disputes.
- Support major corporate initiatives such as joint ventures and acquisitions.
- Provide primary legal oversight for IT-related agreements.
- Counsel the business on data protection, cybersecurity obligations, and data processing issues.
Corporate Governance & General Counsel Support
- Serve as a day-to-day legal advisor across business units on general corporate matters.
- Contribute to governance efforts, policy creation, and compliance programs.
- Help oversee corporate branch management and related filings.
- Assist in resolving disputes, handling claims, and managing pre-litigation issues.
- Coordinate with outside counsel when specialized expertise is required.
- Partner cross-functionally with procurement, finance, operations, compliance, and executive teams.
- Convert legal considerations into practical, strategic recommendations for the business.
- Participate in ongoing process improvement efforts for legal operations and contract lifecycle management.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) required.
- 3–10 years of relevant corporate/commercial law experience (law firm or in-house).
- Active admission to the New York bar.
- Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
- Proven ability to work effectively with senior leadership.
- Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves approach suited for a lean team.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
- High degree of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.
