Head of Legal - North America
Core
Provide legal advice and guidance to management on all aspects of law affecting the business of Sonaca North America, including commercial contracts, disputes, M&A, and compliance.
Role type
Senior in-house general counsel (North America)
Builds
Legal strategy, contract portfolios, and compliance frameworks for aerospace/defense operations in North America
Domain
Aerospace and Defense
Required skills
Corporate law and governance, commercial contract drafting and negotiation, M&A and financing, dispute resolution and litigation management, budget management, intellectual property, export controls and trade compliance, employment law
Preferred skills
Aerospace and/or manufacturing industry experience, matrixed group environment experience
Technologies
MS Office
Responsibilities
Reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts; Providing practical legal guidance to senior management on disputes; Managing and overseeing outside counsel in litigation matters; Preparing, managing and monitoring the North American legal budget; Supporting M&A activity; Educating management and staff on legal issues; Drafting, reviewing and revising company policies; Assisting with corporate governance matters; Researching legal issues and special projects; Supporting compliance-related activities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
