This is a hybrid, full time position requiring a minimum of 3 days in our Melville, NY headquarters.
Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Support the General Counsel with the drafting, negotiation and administration of client and business partner contracts as directed.
- Assist with supervision and training of junior counsel. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure that the interests of the company are appropriately represented in commercial agreements.
- Develop and implement compliance-focused processes and procedures.
- Conduct legal research.
Required Skills, Education and Experience
- J.D. degree and membership in New York State bar is required.
- 5+ years of legal experience as transactional legal counsel, ideally with a combination of law firm training and in-house experience in a technology company.
- Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
- Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple projects at once, follow through and meet deadlines.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail.
- Team player and consensus builder who can effectively collaborate and build relationships with business leaders throughout the organization.
- Strong MS Office skills and research skills.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a hybrid, full time position with a minimum of 3 days in the office. Monday through Friday during normal core business hours.
Supervisory Responsibility
None
Travel Requirements
None
Compensation
Good faith annual salary range for this position is $150,000 to $185,000 plus 15% bonus and is commensurate with experience.
Skills Required
- J.D. degree and membership in New York State bar
- 5+ years of legal experience as transactional legal counsel
- Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
What We Do
As the worldwide leader in crew accommodation solutions for over 35 years, API uses proprietary technology, unique software solutions, and our highly experienced team to make sure over 20,000 crew members from more than 90 airlines rest comfortably every night. API’s end-to-end technology platform will transform the way airlines manage crew travel. o Mobile platform, MyCrewCare o Sourcing & Contracting o Crew Planning o Daily Operations & IROPS o Distressed Passenger o Billing & Reconciliation o Business Analytics Offering global support with 24 locations worldwide & Operations Centers in New York, Hong Kong, London and Sao Paolo –making API the only accommodation partner with global teams ready and able to assist 24/7. Visit www.apiglobalsolutions.com to learn more or send us a LinkedIn message!
