Contracts Director

작업 내용

This position will provide counsel, advice, and support to the Airlines & Fleets Sector of StandardAero and report directly to the sector Assistant General Counsel.

*This position can possibly be worked out of any of StandardAero’s facilities.

• Draft, review, analyze, and negotiate OEM agreements, service center agreements, dealer and intellectual property licensing agreements, proposals, requests for proposals, agent and sales intermediary agreements, real-estate leases, non-disclosure agreements, and various others as needed.
• Manage in-house litigation matters, including legal research, memorandum drafting, motion practice, e-discovery and other discovery requests, lien filings, secured transactions, abandoned assets, and demand and response letter drafting. Work with outside counsel as needed.
• Assist with sector merger and acquisition activities, from pre-buy counseling and due diligence to post-close integration.
• Coordinate with legal, business, finance, insurance, marketing and communications, operations, quality, corporate security, IT, procurement and supply chain, human resources, and compliance units on various matters including but not limited to: contract negotiations, strategies, actions, and priorities to support new and existing business relationships.
• Review and analyze FAA, EASA, and international equivalent regulations to support business requirements.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives to help develop and enhance departmental and sector processes, policies, and procedures related to contract management and administration functions.
• Understand and apply risk management strategies and analysis to all aspects of the business.
• Develop and conduct continued education and training sessions to sector staff and management as needed to ensure currency of knowledge and understanding of legal and contracting principles.
• Assist as compliance point of contact and gatekeeper for sector anti-corruption and trade compliance activities, working with corporate anti-corruption and trade compliance teams to ensure maximum risk mitigation.

Position Requirements:

• Must be authorized to work in Canada or the U.S.

Minimum Educational/Academic Requirements

• JD or a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a recognized institution
• Active member of a state bar in U.S. or Canadian Provincial law society.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, engineering, accounting; or equivalent experience

Required Skills / Experience

• Minimum 5 years in private practice or in-house experience.
• Aviation law experience is considered an asset.
• General knowledge of anti-bribery law (including Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, U.K. Bribery Act, and Canadian Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act) as well as general trade compliance matters, ITAR and EAR regulations, global sanctions, SDN lists, and Executive Orders preferred.
• Effective change agent; can lead change, think out of the box, and make new ideas happen.
• Persistent drive for results using program management, risk management and problem solving skills in a cross-functional team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively, anticipate problems and opportunities, and develop and implement vision.
• Travel may be required up to 20% of the time.

ABOUT US

When you work at StandardAero, you’re not just an employee, you’re part of a vibrant company of like-minded people, all working collaboratively towards the same goals. We succeed as a team because we value the unique contributions and perspectives of all of our people, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence. It’s a culture that promotes mutual respect and effective communications to create an environment of stability, shaping the organization and forging a successful future. Our goal is to be the best place to work, giving each and every employee the opportunity to reach their maximum potential through continuous learning and advancement opportunities, allowing all team members to exceed their potential and empower everyone’s success.

StandardAero is one of the world’s largest independent providers of services, including engine and airframe maintenance, repair and overhaul, engine component repair, engineering services, interior completions and paint applications. The company is a global enterprise that employs nearly 7,000 employees worldwide with annual revenues approaching $4 billion. StandardAero serves a diverse array of customers in business and general aviation, airline, military, helicopter, components and energy markets. The company celebrated its 100th year of industry leadership in 2011.

StandardAero is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, and basis of disability status or any other federal, state or local protected class.