Corporate Legal Counsel

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a seasoned corporate attorney to partner closely with internal business leaders and deliver practical, business-focused legal guidance. This role supports a wide scope of commercial and corporate matters in a fast-moving, rapidly evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial Contracting & Transactions

• Prepare, evaluate, and negotiate a broad portfolio of commercial contracts, including:
• • Customer charter agreements
• • Strategic sourcing and vendor contracts
• • Aircraft service and MRO support agreements
• • Airport and facilities leases
• • Ground handling, fueling, catering, and logistics arrangements
• Build, refine, and manage contract templates and playbooks to improve procurement efficiency.
• Advise procurement teams on contract structure, risk distribution, and supplier-related disputes.
• Support major corporate initiatives such as joint ventures and acquisitions.
• Provide primary legal oversight for IT-related agreements.
• Counsel the business on data protection, cybersecurity obligations, and data processing issues.

Corporate Governance & General Counsel Support

• Serve as a day-to-day legal advisor across business units on general corporate matters.
• Contribute to governance efforts, policy creation, and compliance programs.
• Help oversee corporate branch management and related filings.
• Assist in resolving disputes, handling claims, and managing pre-litigation issues.
• Coordinate with outside counsel when specialized expertise is required.
• Partner cross-functionally with procurement, finance, operations, compliance, and executive teams.
• Convert legal considerations into practical, strategic recommendations for the business.
• Participate in ongoing process improvement efforts for legal operations and contract lifecycle management.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) required.
• 3–10 years of relevant corporate/commercial law experience (law firm or in-house).
• Active admission to the New York bar.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Proven ability to work effectively with senior leadership.
• Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves approach suited for a lean team.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• High degree of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.