Senior Legal Counsel

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Job Description:

Position Summary: 

This role is contingent upon obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals and the successful closing of a transaction which will result in establishing a new Airbus Affiliate in Kinston, NC (the “Kinston Affiliate”). 

The role is a legal generalist role for an experienced attorney (10 years+), and will include supporting Airbus’ 5 Pillars of Safety, Quality, Integrity, Compliance and Security by: 

• Providing legal support to business functions across North America, including contracts, customer services, procurement and engineering 

• Leading on-site Compliance, risk management and regulatory efforts

• Supporting corporate governance, including acting as Assistant Secretary to Boards and managing the day-to-day governance of Airbus Americas Affiliates

• Supporting M&A with the integration of any future subsidiaries

Primary Responsibilities:

Contract Negotiation and Development: 30%

• Drafting and negotiating contracts to support procurement and sale of products and services

Compliance, Risk Mitigation and Regulatory: 30%

• Support the North American E&C team as responsible for on-site Compliance Program implementation and execution, including driving Speak-Up, adherence to internal controls, commitment to anti-corruption and export control processes and performance of Compliance-related fact-finding investigations

• Provide guidance and support in coordination with the global Legal & Compliance team on US regulatory matters, as well as with dispute management (litigation/arbitration), when applicable

• Support enterprise risk reporting, audits and crisis management

Corporate: 30%

• Support certain M&A, investment and post merger integration projects

• Support industrial footprint growth and legal entity optimization projects

• Advise on corporate governance matters 

• Support board of directors and shareholder meetings

• Help maintain corporate records and business registrations

Additional Duties as Required: 10%

• Provide ‘One-Roof’ Legal Support across North America

• Provide high quality legal advice to business functions, including procurement, contracts, customer services, engineering and manufacturing

• Support shared services functions including finance, tax, procurement, HR, government relations, safety, quality, information management, R&T, strategy and communications

Qualified Experience / Skills / Training: 

Education:

Required:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school

• Minimum of 10+ years' experience and admitted to the Bar (preferably Kansas) and in good standing with a license to practice law in at least one U.S. State.

Experience:

Required:

• Minimum of ten (10) years of equivalent experience, with a preference for a mix of in-house and law firm experience in related areas.            

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

Required:

• Skills to achieve independent research and analysis of issues, and provide related clear and understandable guidance to client representatives regarding potential legal risks

• Experience with global organizations

• Demonstrated independent problem solving and management of multiple simultaneous tasks in a high pressure environment

• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver effective and efficient tailored training to a diverse set of internal and external customers

• Excellent verbal and writing skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders

• Business acumen, including a well-developed understanding of the business model and associated risks, so that alternative approaches may be considered, developed and implemented.

Preferred:

• Experience in the aerospace industry is strongly preferred

Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages):

Required:  

• Proficient in English. French or German is a plus

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

  

Technical Systems Proficiency:

• Google (G-suite), Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

• Westlaw / Practical Law

Travel Required: 

• 10% Domestic and International

Citizenship:

• Must be authorized to work in the US

Clearance:

• None 

Decision Making, Complexity:

• Skills to achieve independent research and analysis of issues, and provide related clear and understandable guidance to client representatives regarding potential legal risks.  Business acumen, including a well-developed understanding of the business model and associated risks so that alternative approaches may be considered, developed and implemented.  Must be a self-starter and have the ability to operate independently as well as to function as a productive team member.

Organizational information:

Directly reports to the General Counsel of Airbus Americas, Inc. 

Direct Reports: Exempt: 0

Non-exempt: 0

Job Dimensions, Contributions to Success:

Directly responsible for ensuring success across all business functional areas supported.

Nature of Contacts:

This position will require mature and articulate communication and interaction with senior levels of management both in and outside of Airbus. Involved, negotiation type Communication on a daily basis with internal and external parties

Physical Requirements:

• Travel:  able to travel independently and at short notice monthly.

• Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings daily.

• Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on the production floor in cluding safety warnings or alarms daily.

• Speaking:  able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications daily.

• Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment daily.

• Carrying: able to carry documents, drawings, electronic equipment up to 15lbs daily 

• Lifting:  able to lift documents, drawings, electronic equipment up to 15lbs daily.

• Pushing / Pulling:  able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment occasionally

• Sitting:  able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer daily

• Squatting / Kneeling:  able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving occasionally.

• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor daily.

• Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents):  able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces daily.

• Personal Protective Equipment required:  Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site

Equal Opportunity: 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status

As a leader in our industry, Airbus Americas, Inc. provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.   

As a matter of policy, Airbus Americas, Inc. does not sponsor visas for U.S. positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.

Airbus Americas, Inc. does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice.

NOTE:  Airbus Americas, Inc. reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.  This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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.

Company:

Airbus Americas, Inc.

Employment Type:

US - Direct Hire

Experience Level:

Professional

Remote Type:

On-site

Job Family:

Legal

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Job Posting End Date: 05.31.2025Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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