Legal Counsel

We’re looking for a Legal Counsel to join our growing team in West Henrietta, NY - Hybrid

Who we are: 

Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with 10,000 employees, built on proven expertise in technologies that underpin sovereignty. By combining human and artificial intelligence, we develop the products and services that empower aerospace and defense players to observe, decide and guide, all over the world. Safran Electronics & Defense also supports fellow Safran companies by sharing its state-of-the-art electronics skills and expertise.

Within Safran Electronics & Defense, our Timing & Synchronization division is the leader in R-PNT (Resilient Positioning, Navigation & Timing) solutions. We supply military and commercial industries worldwide with accurate timing technologies and equipment (Time Servers, Inertial Navigation System), as well as ultra-precise timing and frequency distribution for applications requiring a high degree of reliability and accuracy across IP time distribution standards.

In this way, we contribute to the performance of critical operations support. Whenever accuracy, safety, security and reliability are critical, the solutions of Safran Electronics & Defense leads the way.

The Position:

Legal Counsel will provide expert guidance on commercial and government contracts, as well as business operations. The role involves reviewing and supporting the preparation of proposals, agreements, and amendments, and participating in contract negotiations and implementation. The position will assist in new business pursuits, improve departmental efficiency, support audits, and provide training. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is key to staying aligned with organizational needs and changes.

The Day to Day:

• Provide legal guidance on commercial, government contracts, and business operations.


• Review of public and private customers' RFPs, purchase orders & other relevant documentation while supporting the preparation of proposals, agreements, contract amendments and claims. Work with key stakeholders to develop improvements to process and standard documents – identify roadblocks, challenges, and address/improve as needed.


• Participate and/or lead negotiations and implementation of frame agreements with key customers.


• Analyze contract requirements, special provisions, terms and conditions to ensure compliance with deadlines, deliverables and with appropriate laws, regulations and corporate or government policies.


• Administer and maintain electronic and physical contract files in accordance with internal and external regulations.


• Support the resolution of contractual issues and disputes while also providing guidance regarding contractual activities.


• Conduct analysis of compliance with federal regulations annually.

What you Bring to Safran:

• Juris Doctorate with 3+ years of legal experience.


• Experience working on commercial and defense transaction in the US and preferably in Canada as well.


• Experience working under FAR/DFAR.


• Experience with contracts involving hardware and software sales.


• Excellent negotiation skills both in one-on-on and group situations.


• Strong business acumen, with an understanding of financial/analytical issues with profit and loss implications.


• Ability to closely collaborate cross functionally, specifically with program management, sales managers, sales operations, quality, sourcing, legal, business operations & finance.


• International experience preferred.

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At Safran Electronics & Defense, you’ll combine passion for your job with a quality work environment adapted to a good life balance. Benefit from a variety of opportunities to shape the career path that suits you: our leaders and technical experts are there to support you from your integration and career development, in France and abroad. 

Safran Trusted 4D, Inc is an equal opportunity employer who does not discriminate based on race, color, citizenship, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status or any protected category.  We encourage veterans and people with disabilities to apply.