Our client, a major American cargo airline, passenger charter airline, and aircraft lessor is seeking a Corporate Counsel for their team based in White Plains, NY.
We are seeking an experienced corporate attorney to support a broad range of commercial and corporate matters partnering closely with the internal business team to provide practical business-oriented advice in fast paced and dynamic business environment.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including:
o Customer charter agreements
o Strategic sourcing and vendor agreements
o Aircraft-related services and MRO support contracts
o Facilities and airport leasing contracts
o Ground handling, fueling, catering, and logistics contracts
o Develop and maintain contract templates and playbooks to streamline procurement processes
o Advise procurement teams on risk allocation, contract strategy, and supplier disputes
• Provide assistance on key corporate transactions including JVs and acquisition
• Develop and maintain contract templates and playbooks to streamline procurement processes
• Advise procurement teams on risk allocation, contract strategy, and supplier disputes
• Lead legal support for IT related agreements
• Provide advice on cybersecurity data, protection and data processing
• Provide support on general corporate and legal matters including
o day-to-day legal counsel on general corporate matters across business units
o Support governance, policy development, and internal compliance initiatives
o Assist with managing corporate branches
o Assist with dispute resolution, claims, and pre-litigation matters
o Collaborate with external counsel as needed
• Work closely with procurement, finance, operations, compliance, and executive leadership
• Translate legal risks into clear, actionable business guidance
• Contribute to continuous improvement of legal processes and contract lifecycle management
Qualifications:
• JD Degree
• 3 to 6 years of relevant legal experience (law firm or in house)
• New York bar admission
• Must be well suited for a fast pace entrepreneurial environment
• Ability to lead and interact with the senior levels of the organization
• Comfortable in rolling sleeves in a lean environment
• Strong team, interpersonal and communication skills
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail
Why Join Us
• Opportunity to work at scale in a global, operationally complex industry
• High visibility across key business functions
• Collaborative, pragmatic legal team environment