Are you a law graduate/ legal professional looking for job opportunities as a Senior Legal Counsel? This opportunity might be of interest to you!
About:
Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2020, it generated revenues of €49.9 billion and employed a workforce of around 130,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world’s leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.
Role:
Senior Legal Counsel
Area:
Litigation, Investigation & Regulatory Affairs – Commercial Disputes
PQE:
10 years
Location:
Toulouse, France
Qualifications:
Required Skills
Legal
- Qualification under French law and/or Laws of England & Wales ; New-York law would be appreciated
- Strong knowledge of litigation/arbitration and mediation
- Ability to master application of the law to technical facts and interface with engineers, finance, commercial teams and other specialist clients
Project Management
- Project manager attitude and capabilities: be efficient and demonstrate a can-do attitude, proactively solve problems and make decisions
- Ability to work effectively and efficiently to meet demanding deadlines while ensuring that the risks for Airbus are identified and minimized
Business Environment
- Solid professional experience with a sound understanding of the business environment and constraints
- Working knowledge of aviation certification standards, the processes by which they are applied and the agencies that apply them
Strategic Thinking
- Ability to adapt to a variety of internal and external scenarios and contexts and to think strategically
- Strategic thinker, a strong communicator and a keen problem solver who knows how to assess risk and recommend solutions that balance business and risk perspectives
Finance
- Knowledge of financial indicators, analysis and translation of complex business situations to suggest best-adapted solutions (modelling and scenarios).
- Ability to conducting research and analysis of legal issues and problems to determine potential solutions
Behavioral
- English and French mandatory, German language would be a plus
- Excellent legal drafting skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision
- Team player prepared to undertake a demanding and varied workload, and assist other team members where needed
- Proactive and creative, able to anticipate issues and propose and implement pragmatic solutions
- Intercultural competence and international experience
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Responsibilities:
The Main Tasks And Responsibilities Will Include
- Commercial dispute management
- Within the scope of litigation/arbitration and alternative modes of dispute resolution, following all kinds of lawsuits and enforcement proceedings filed in favor of or against Airbus, including by preparing/answering letters before action, attending hearings, mediation or settlement meetings
- Deliver pragmatic legal advice and creative legal solutions to internal clients, bearing in mind business context and potential legal issues.
This Translates Into
Pre-litigation
- Proactively anticipate risks of claims and potential commercial disputes in the day-to-day business of the company, identify and manage risks, mitigate and adapt strategy
- Manage and settle commercial disputes, claims and litigation to company’s advantage
- Promote legal awareness within the company and improve legal understanding of business teams
Contractual templates
- Update standard contract policies on the handling of commercial disputes
- Draft the corresponding standard contractual documents
Contract negotiation
- Negotiate and provide customized legal advice and guidance in contract interpretation, structuring, drafting, negotiation and risk analysis in dispute and default situations
- Negotiate efficiently with tactical knowledge of legal documents in transactions and litigations
Areas of law
- Solid understanding of French and English commercial contract law
- Provide support on disputes arising from copyright, trademark and other intellectual property issues related to Airbus products and services
- Provide support to Ethics & Compliance risk management; investigate and advise on disputes arising out of the business activities of the company
Finance
- Assess financial consequences of negotiation step or change in the environment
- Ensure clear internal understanding of legal risks at the appropriate levels
Stakeholders
- Manage longtime relationships with external counsel, engage external counsel in a strategic manner and manage all legal work products
- Coordinate and manage internal and external stakeholders in relation to a matter
- Counsel clients in technical and operational domains in relation to risks associated with customer and/or supplier contract negotiations or breaches
- Provide adequate reporting to top management and executives on key company legal risks
Behaviour
- Remain up to date on the latest legal developments and their impact on the Airbus business
- Be responsible for providing guidance and leadership to junior team members
- The role may require occasional business travel
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can Apply here (click here)
