Corporate Counsel responsible for drafting and negotiating contracts at JSSI, leading provider of business aviation services. Working closely with business leaders to manage legal risks and support growth.
Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts, including customer, technology, and service agreements.
Partner with business teams to structure and close commercial transactions that align with company strategy.
Respond quickly to complex legal requests and contracting needs.
Translate risks into actionable, clear legal advice to internal clients.
Spot issues and look around corners to anticipate issues and protect the business.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Contracts, Finance, Operations, HR, and other teams to support business objectives and ensure alignment with legal requirements.
Develop and improve contract templates, playbooks, and processes to enhance efficiency and consistency.
Provide legal support for mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other strategic initiatives.
Manage outside counsel as needed for specialized matters.
Requirements
J.D. from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois.
Minimum of five (5) years of relevant legal experience, including significant experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
In-house or large law firm experience preferred.
Strong business judgment and ability to translate complex legal issues into practical solutions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and geographies.
Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Experience managing a high-volume workload and triaging competing priorities.
Prior experience in the aviation, technology, or services industries is a plus but not required.
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