Corporate Legal Counsel
4 days ago
Mamaroneck
Position Overview Our client is seeking a seasoned corporate attorney to partner closely with internal business leaders and deliver practical, business-focused legal guidance. This role supports a wide scope of commercial and corporate matters in a fast-moving, rapidly evolving environment. Key Responsibilities Commercial Contracting & Transactions • Prepare, evaluate, and negotiate a broad portfolio of commercial contracts, including:, • • Customer charter agreements, • • Strategic sourcing and vendor contracts, • • Aircraft service and MRO support agreements, • • Airport and facilities leases, • • Ground handling, fueling, catering, and logistics arrangements, • Build, refine, and manage contract templates and playbooks to improve procurement efficiency., • Advise procurement teams on contract structure, risk distribution, and supplier-related disputes., • Support major corporate initiatives such as joint ventures and acquisitions., • Provide primary legal oversight for IT-related agreements., • Counsel the business on data protection, cybersecurity obligations, and data processing issues. Corporate Governance & General Counsel Support • Serve as a day-to-day legal advisor across business units on general corporate matters., • Contribute to governance efforts, policy creation, and compliance programs., • Help oversee corporate branch management and related filings., • Assist in resolving disputes, handling claims, and managing pre-litigation issues., • Coordinate with outside counsel when specialized expertise is required., • Partner cross-functionally with procurement, finance, operations, compliance, and executive teams., • Convert legal considerations into practical, strategic recommendations for the business., • Participate in ongoing process improvement efforts for legal operations and contract lifecycle management. Qualifications • Juris Doctor (JD) required., • 3–10 years of relevant corporate/commercial law experience (law firm or in-house)., • Active admission to the New York bar., • Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment., • Proven ability to work effectively with senior leadership., • Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves approach suited for a lean team., • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills., • High degree of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.