Commercial Counsel, Aerospace
Commercial Counsel, Aerospace
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Job Description
Woodward is committed to creating a great workplace for all team members. Our company and its members are committed to acting with integrity being respectful and accountable to one another and staying humble and driven while maintaining the highest professional and ethical standards.
We are steadfastly committed to attracting the best talent across our communities creating a rewarding workplace. Together we are fulfilling our purpose to design and deliver energy control solutions our partners count on to power a clean future.
Woodward supports our members wellbeing and regularly benchmarks with other companies in our industry to offer an extensive Total Reward package for this position. Salary will be determined by the applicants education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
- Estimated annual base pay: $96800.00(minimum) $121000.00(midpoint) $145200.00(maximum)
- All members included in annual cash bonus opportunity.
- 401(k) match (4.5%)
- Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
- Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
- 12 paid holidays including floating holidays.
- Industry leading medical dental and vision Insurance upon date of hire
- Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buyup / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave.
- Paid parental leave.
- Adoption Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program including mental health benefits.
- Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
- Member referral bonus
- Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
- Voluntary benefits including:
- Home / Auto Insurance discounts
- Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave
Are you ready to make your mark If youre a Counsel Commercial we have an exciting opportunity for you. Woodward Inc. is seeking a motivated and detailoriented Counsel Commercial to support our Legal team with a wide range of commercial and transactional matters in its Aerospace business segment. The attorney will be a key partner to the companys business segment providing legal advice and counsel on complex transactional matters general commercial issues dispute resolution strategy and risk mitigation opportunities. The role works cross functionally across the company with both business and legal subject matter experts to collaboratively analyze risks ensure compliance with the laws devise creative solutions and develop strong trusted advisor relationships. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to Woodwards mission while navigating a dynamic regulatory environment and partnering crossfunctionally to enable business success. After an initial inperson period of ninety days this role is hybrid with inoffice presence expected three days a week at one of our sites in Niles Illinois; Rockford Illinois; Fort Collins Colorado; or Santa Clarita California.
What You Will Be Doing
- Legal Research and Analysis: Conduct comprehensive legal research and analyze relevant laws and regulations to provide informed legal advice.
- Contract Drafting and Review: Review interpret and advise on commercial contracts and agreements to ensure alignment with organizational goals and risk tolerance.
- Compliance: Support the execution of compliance programs within the business segment and monitor adherence to applicable laws and industry regulations.
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Identify and evaluate potential legal risks in business transactions and develop strategies to reduce liability and ensure compliance.
- Advisory Support: Provide timely and practical legal counsel to departments across the organization to support business decisions and resolve issues.
- Legal Expertise in relevant regulatory compliance and contract matters.
- Analytical Thinking to evaluate complex issues and provide sound legal advice.
- Communication Skills for clear concise and persuasive legal counsel.
- ProblemSolving Abilities to craft innovative and strategic legal solutions.
- Research Proficiency for informed datadriven decisionmaking.
- Negotiation Skills to support effective contract development and resolution.
- Attention to Detail to ensure accuracy and legal sufficiency.
- Ethical Judgment to uphold the highest standards of integrity.
- Time Management to meet deadlines and manage priorities.
- Collaboration and Teamwork to contribute to a highperforming crossfunctional team.
What We Are Looking For
- J.D. from an ABA accredited law school and licensed to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- 35 years of experience in commercial law or a related area preferably with experience in a corporate legal department in aviation/aerospace/manufacturing sector.
- Familiarity with contract law compliance and regulatory frameworks relevant to the aerospace or industrial manufacturing with international locations.
- Familiarity with FAA EASA or other airworthiness regulations is a plus
- Strong research writing and communication skills.
- Ability to handle multiple projects in a fastpaced collaborative environment.
Application window is anticipated to close 30 days from original posting date.
This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the companys good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience skills education location and other jobrelated reasons.
This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be U.S. Persons within the meaning of the ITAR and EAR or eligible to obtain all required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. citizen or national lawful permanent resident (i.e. Green Card holder) or a protected person (e.g. asylee or refugee).
Woodward is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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