Legal Counsel

Job title:

Legal Counsel

Company:

SITA

Job description

Job Description:OverviewWELCOME TOWe’re the team that keeps airports moving, airlines flying smoothly, and borders open. Our tech and communication innovations are the secret behind the success of the world’s air travel industry.You’ll find us at 95% of international hubs. We partner closely with over 2,500 transportation and government clients, each with their own unique needs and challenges. Our goal is to find fresh solutions and cutting-edge tech to make their operations run like clockwork. Want to be a part of something big?Are you ready to love your job? The adventure begins right here, with you, at SITA.ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAMWe are seeking a Legal Counsel to play a crucial role in the growth of the SITA Aircraft business unit. This role, as part of our legal team, is a hands-on position dedicated to driving supplier and customer deals to their successful conclusion. It requires a strong commitment to understanding the broader business context and direction, while delivering actionable advice. We foster a positive and dynamic, environment with a strong dose of playfulness.Join us in transforming the aviation industry!WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Be a key player in supporting our commercial teams in the deal shaping, drafting, review and negotiation of various terms and conditions, agreements, and contracts covering diverse stakeholders and products.
• Contribute to our product teams by securing supply chain needs (data suppliers, contractors, partnership, etc.) maintain documentation readiness, and stay abreast of advancements in aviation technology.
• Leverage your exceptional communication skills to maintain operational integrity and foster a collaborative environment in ensuring adherence to business processes by engaging with stakeholders, effectively communicating rules, and monitoring compliance.
• Act as a bridge to the broader group legal function, leveraging specialized legal experts in areas such as trade sanctions, compliance and ethics, corporate legal, regulatory, M&A, litigation, and IPR, fostering a sense of belonging and collaboration beyond the aircraft business unit.
• Collaborate closely with business leads and other stakeholders, simplifying legal concepts and risk factors for decision makers, to ensure clear understanding and informed decision-making.
• Serve as the primary contact for lease agreements, certificates of insurance, and incident reports, ensuring seamless communication and expert handling of these critical matters to streamline processes.

QualificationsABOUT YOUR SKILLS

• Qualified Lawyer (LLM) in the EU or another relevant jurisdiction.

• At least 5 years of post-qualified commercial legal experience in a law firm or inhouse B2B organisation.
• Confident and experienced in working with common law and statutory law.
• International experience providing a good understanding of diverse legal frameworks.

• Experience in managing matters hands-on as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work autonomously as part of a remote team, make judgment calls, give practical and actionable advice and to lead contract projects.

• Comfortable taking initiative in a fast-paced, changeable environments.
• Focused on enabling the organization with a mindset of risk mitigation, rather than risk aversion.
• Skilled in building sustainable and successful relationships by acting proactively and in a customer-centric way.
• Embraces uncertainty and displays a high level of adaptability.
• Willing to learn and open to accepting feedback, generously giving their own in return.

• Fully fluent in English, with strong written, drafting, and spoken communication skills.

NICE-TO-HAVE

• Experience in Air Travel or Telecommunication industry.
• Spanish is considered a strong plus.

🏡 Flex Week: Work from home up to 2 days/week (depending on your team’s needs)⏰ Flex Day: Make your workday suit your life and plans.🌎 Flex-Location: Take up to 30 days a year to work from any location in the world.🌿 Employee Wellbeing: We have got you covered with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), for you and your dependents 24/7, 365 days/year. We also offer Champion Health – a personalized platform that supports a range of wellbeing needs.🚀 Professional Development: Level up your skills with our training platforms, including LinkedIn Learning!🙌 Competitive Benefits: Competitive benefits that make sense with both your local market and employment status.SITA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce. In support of our Employment Equity Program, we encourage women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities to apply and self-identify in the application process.

Expected salary

Location

Barcelona

Job date

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 23:38:04 GMT

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