Corporate Counsel

Job Functions:

• Research and prepare practical guidance and effectively communicate legal advice to inform business decisions.


• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and related agreements; advising stakeholders on contractual obligations and risk.


• Maintain proactive awareness of applicable existing and emerging regulations and agency guidance relevant to corporate operations. 


• Incorporate regulatory requirements into corporate policies and procedures and partner with operating teams to maintain compliant practices.


• Monitor labor relations requirements in a unionized environment and participate in administration and interpretation of collective bargaining agreements.


• Prepare and coordinate required regulatory submissions and supporting documentation based on the company’s operations and services, including maintaining compliant records and responding to follow-up requests.


• Advise department leadership on claims and disputes, assessing liability and exposure, developing strategies for dispute resolution, and coordinating with external counsel.


• Support risk management programs, including reviewing and maintaining insurance coverages and coordinating with external partners to preserve coverage and support mitigation planning.


• Advise department leadership on claims and disputes, assessing liability and exposure, developing strategies for dispute resolution, and coordinating with external counsel.

Required Competencies:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Highly organized with attention to detail


• Good project and time management skills


• Professional demeanor and appearance

Education & Experience:

Required

Education: Juris Doctor degree from an accredited U.S. law school and currently admitted to practice law in at least one state.

Experience: Three years’ experience in aviation or a comparably heavily regulated industry performing work for the Federal Government under federal contracts. Knowledge and/or experience drafting and administering collective bargaining agreements and performing organized labor negotiations.

Computer Skills: Microsoft office: Word, Excel and Power Point

Preferred

Professional Licensure/Certifications: Formal credentials issued by reputable third parties, directly related to the referenced work and industries.

Experience:  Five or more years’ experience in aviation or a comparably heavily regulated industry performing work for the Federal Government under federal contracts. Knowledge of tax law related to the referenced industries desired but not required. If the experience requirement is satisfied by federal contracting experience, detailed knowledge of the FARs, DFARs and other agency procurement regulations is desired.

 Supervisory Responsibilities:

 None

Work Environment, Physical Demands & Travel:

• Corporate Offices


• Occasional travel required


• Majority of time spent at low activity level, i.e., sitting


• Occasional standing/walking/movement required

Preferred work location is on-site in Appleton, Wisconsin. However, hybrid will be considered depending on candidate qualifications and experience. Position may require periodic travel to other domestic US locations. Travel is expected to be no more than 10%.

Disclaimer: The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of duties and/or responsibilities associated with this position.  Generally, each job function is considered essential to this position and any incumbent must be capable of performing them.