Senior Legal Counsel
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Job Description:
Position Summary:
This role is contingent upon obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals and the successful closing of a transaction which will result in establishing a new Airbus Affiliate in Kinston NC (the Kinston Affiliate).
The role is a legal generalist role for an experienced attorney (10 years) and will include supporting Airbus 5 Pillars of Safety Quality Integrity Compliance and Security by:
Providing legal support to business functions across North America including contracts customer services procurement and engineering
Leading on-site Compliance risk management and regulatory efforts
Supporting corporate governance including acting as Assistant Secretary to Boards and managing the day-to-day governance of Airbus Americas Affiliates
Supporting M&A with the integration of any future subsidiaries
Primary Responsibilities:
Contract Negotiation and Development: 30%
Drafting and negotiating contracts to support procurement and sale of products and services
Compliance Risk Mitigation and Regulatory: 30%
Support the North American E&C team as responsible for on-site Compliance Program implementation and execution including driving Speak-Up adherence to internal controls commitment to anti-corruption and export control processes and performance of Compliance-related fact-finding investigations
Provide guidance and support in coordination with the global Legal & Compliance team on US regulatory matters as well as with dispute management (litigation/arbitration) when applicable
Support enterprise risk reporting audits and crisis management
Corporate: 30%
Support certain M&A investment and post merger integration projects
Support industrial footprint growth and legal entity optimization projects
Advise on corporate governance matters
Support board of directors and shareholder meetings
Help maintain corporate records and business registrations
Additional Duties as Required: 10%
Provide One-Roof Legal Support across North America
Provide high quality legal advice to business functions including procurement contracts customer services engineering and manufacturing
Support shared services functions including finance tax procurement HR government relations safety quality information management R&T strategy and communications
Qualified Experience / Skills / Training:
Education:
Required:
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
Minimum of 10 years experience and admitted to the Bar (preferably Kansas) and in good standing with a license to practice law in at least one U.S. State.
Experience:
Required:
Minimum of ten (10) years of equivalent experience with a preference for a mix of in-house and law firm experience in related areas.
Knowledge Skills Demonstrated Capabilities:
Required:
Skills to achieve independent research and analysis of issues and provide related clear and understandable guidance to client representatives regarding potential legal risks
Experience with global organizations
Demonstrated independent problem solving and management of multiple simultaneous tasks in a high pressure environment
Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver effective and efficient tailored training to a diverse set of internal and external customers
Excellent verbal and writing skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders
Business acumen including a well-developed understanding of the business model and associated risks so that alternative approaches may be considered developed and implemented.
Preferred:
Experience in the aerospace industry is strongly preferred
Communication Skills (Spoken Written Influencing Proficiency in Other Languages):
Required:
Proficient in English. French or German is a plus
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Technical Systems Proficiency:
Google (G-suite) Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook
Westlaw / Practical Law
Travel Required:
10% Domestic and International
Citizenship:
Must be authorized to work in the US
Clearance:
None
Decision Making Complexity:
Skills to achieve independent research and analysis of issues and provide related clear and understandable guidance to client representatives regarding potential legal risks. Business acumen including a well-developed understanding of the business model and associated risks so that alternative approaches may be considered developed and implemented. Must be a self-starter and have the ability to operate independently as well as to function as a productive team member.
Organizational information:
Directly reports to the General Counsel of Airbus Americas Inc.
Direct Reports: Exempt: 0
Non-exempt: 0
Job Dimensions Contributions to Success:
Directly responsible for ensuring success across all business functional areas supported.
Nature of Contacts:
This position will require mature and articulate communication and interaction with senior levels of management both in and outside of Airbus. Involved negotiation type Communication on a daily basis with internal and external parties
Physical Requirements:
Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice monthly.
Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens able to read documents reports and engineering drawings daily.
Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms daily.
Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings deliver information and participate in communications daily.
Equipment Operation (personal computer telephone copies fax machine and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment daily.
Carrying: able to carry documents drawings electronic equipment up to 15lbs daily
Lifting: able to lift documents drawings electronic equipment up to 15lbs daily.
Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment occasionally
Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings working on computer daily
Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving occasionally.
Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor daily.
Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces daily.
Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes but is not limited to Safety Shoes Safety Glasses Hearing Protection Respirators/Masks and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site
Equal Opportunity:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin disability veteran status age marital status pregnancy genetic information or other legally protected status
As a leader in our industry Airbus Americas Inc. provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.
As a matter of policy Airbus Americas Inc. does not sponsor visas for U.S. positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.
Airbus Americas Inc. does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause with or without notice.
NOTE: Airbus Americas Inc. reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity as the foundation for the Companys success reputation and sustainable growth.
Company:
Airbus Americas Inc.Employment Type:
US - Direct HireExperience Level:
ProfessionalRemote Type:
On-siteJob Family:
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
