Description:

Position Summary: 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.

Major Job Accountabilities:
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including:
    • Customer charter agreements
    • Strategic sourcing and vendor agreements
    • Aircraft-related services and MRO support contracts
    • Facilities and airport leasing contracts
    • Ground handling, fueling, catering, and logistics contracts
    • Develop and maintain contract templates and playbooks to streamline procurement processes
    • 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
    • Day-to-day legal counsel on general corporate matters across business units
    • Support governance, policy development, and internal compliance initiatives
    • Assist with managing corporate branches
    • Assist with dispute resolution, claims, and pre-litigation matters
    • 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 10 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