Counsel Contracts Aircraft Transactions | Legal
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Job Location:
South Burlington, VT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At BETA Technologies we apply our intellectual curiosity passion for aviation and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing vibrant and inclusive culture.
We are building BETAs in-house Legal Team to support our growing company and its multi-faceted needs in aerospace technology and manufacturing. The Legal Team supports Betas aircraft and charger manufacturing as well as charge network development and other activities. The successful candidate will work in cross-functional groups to guide and support business initiatives while foreseeing and protecting the company against legal risks.
How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:
- Draft review and negotiate a variety of aircraft transactions on both sale and purchase sides. Contracting may include aircraft purchase agreements leases maintenance and support agreements and support of related financing activities (supporting both BETA purchases and sales to customers).
- Advise business teams on truth-in-leasing compliance (FAR 91.23) and other FAA/DOT requirements related to lease transactions.
- Structure and negotiate guarantees and security agreements associated with aircraft leases.
- Partner with Finance Flight Operations Programs and Business Development on strategy risk allocation and contract execution.
- Manage complex leasing and financing transactions. Support cross-border sales leasing and financing matters including export/import regulations and coordination with counsel on multi-jurisdictional issues.
- Create policy and procedure and provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on aircraft transaction processes contractual obligations and risk management.
- Contribute to broader legal team initiatives including corporate governance support template development and process improvements.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree.
- JD licensed to practice before at least one state bar or non-attorney with extensive contracting expertise in aircraft transactions.
- Minimum 6 years experience practicing law or 12 years contracting with a significant portion focused on aircraft leasing structured finance or aviation transactions.
- Demonstrated expertise in drafting and negotiating aircraft operating leases purchase agreements and related contracts.
- Familiarity with FAA DOT and international regulatory considerations affecting aircraft.
- Prior experience in aerospace/complex manufacturing (or industry core to Betas business).
- Preference for on site role; willing to consider the right candidate with ability to have frequent and regular presence at Burlington Vermont headquarters.
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment prioritize critical tasks and lead legal and cross-functional projects with superior project management skills.
- Enthusiastic about working within a team-oriented environment and contributing to effective team relationships.
- Flexible adaptable and ready to learn new legal areas and problem solve.
Above and Beyond Qualifications:
- Experience working in a high-growth company.
- In-house experience supporting fleet or leasing transactions in aviation aerospace or transportation.
$125000 - $225000 a year
The wage listed here reflects our best faith estimate for this role. We pay competitively and base compensation on a variety of factors including skills experience industry background and the evolving needs of the role. We remain committed to fair and equitable pay and were happy to discuss during the interview process.
Build electric airplanes with us!
We encourage all driven candidates to apply even if they do not meet every listed qualification.
We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner on race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin ancestry citizenship disability veteran or military status genetic information pregnancy or any other protected characteristic under federal state or local law. BETA complies with all applicable federal state and local non-discrimination laws and does not tolerate discrimination of any kind in our workplace.
Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. BETA Technologies participates in E-Verify.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
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About Company
BETA Technologies is an electric aerospace company developing vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft and supporting charging infrastructure that enables greener, safer and more efficient transportation.
