Description:

Position Overview: A High Technology Company Legal department is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel, Civil - Americas, with diversified legal experience, a positive and proactive attitude, and excellent teamwork skills. This role involves providing a range of corporate and commercial legal services to in-house clients, advising on government and regulatory compliance, and reviewing legal data to recommend appropriate actions. The role requires readiness to travel as necessary.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Draft, revise, comment on, and negotiate various contracts and documents related to the company's civil activities, including sales contracts, licenses, financing/lease agreements, acquisitions, service contracts, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, bids, and tenders.
  • Manage claims by and/or against third parties.
  • Advise internal stakeholders on legal matters.
  • Provide legal advice on the interpretation of laws and regulations applicable to the company's activities.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement contracts and internal policies aligned with the company's business needs and growth.
  • Coordinate files assigned to outside law firms.
  • Develop tools (including training tools) for the legal department and other A High Technology Company departments.

Qualifications:
  • Excellent command of English (oral and written); conversational Spanish is an asset.
  • Bachelor of Laws degree (common law or equivalent experience).
  • Admission to the Texas State Bar or another US jurisdiction; Florida Bar is an asset.
  • Minimum of 7 years' relevant experience within a company or law firm.
  • Experience in the aviation industry is an asset.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, customer focus, and team spirit.
  • Ability to work under pressure with various clients.
  • Efficient priority management.
  • Autonomous with a strong team spirit, love of learning, and knowledge sharing.
  • Initiative, proactive attitude, and leadership skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).