Legal Counsel

Flight Safety International is the world's premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. Flight Safety operates the world's largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.

We are seeking an attorney to support our business, specifically involving matters and transactions related to government contracting, subcontract negotiation, intellectual property licensing and protection of company technical data and software intellectual property, with a strong preference for experience in defense and aerospace programs. This role will support FSI's contracts, program management, procurement and engineering functions as well as business leadership, helping to exceed company goals and objectives while mitigating and managing legal and compliance risk in a highly regulated industry.

The following duties are essential to the successful and satisfactory performance of this job. This description is not intended to be all-inclusive of the duties needed, and other responsibilities and tasks may be assigned from time to time.

• Support the negotiation and administration of government contracts and subcontracts, including FAR/DFARS and CMMC flow‑down provisions and compliance obligations.
• Advise on data rights strategy and compliance under U.S. Government contracts, including technical data and computer software rights, markings, and assertions.
• Draft and negotiate a wide range of contracts (customer contracts, subcontracts, teaming agreements, license agreements, non‑disclosure agreements, etc.) necessary for the support of FSI contract obligations in defense and government programs.
• Provide practical legal guidance on IP protection, ownership, and risk mitigation across government and commercial programs.
• Serve as a legal advisor on IP licensing and technology transactions and supporting the development of licensing strategy and policy.
• Partner with key stakeholders to support proposal development and program execution.
• Identify and manage legal and regulatory risks associated with defense and aerospace programs.
• Support DCMA or DCAA audits, inquiries, and manage and provide guidance on disputes related to government contracts, IP, or data rights.
• Research and analyze laws and regulations and advise the business on potential impacts; monitor for changes to applicable regulations and support any necessary changes needed to address new requirements. Partner with subject matter experts in Regulatory Affairs, Trade Compliance, Facilities, and Risk/Insurance to ensure legal and regulatory risks are fully understood by stakeholders.
• Assist with development and implementation of contracting best practices concerning drafting, information protection and retention, and review and approval processes; assist in development of policies, procedures and templates to put.
• Manage and coordinate with outside counsel as needed, including managing workload and assignments, establishing budgets, and approving expenditures and invoices.
• Develop and deliver training and other education to employees on legal and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with merger and acquisition activity and joint venture opportunities, including integration activities.
• Routine travel will be required (approximately 10‑15%) to effectively support Flight Safety business operations and build relationships, primarily to Broken Arrow, OK, St. Louis, MO, Urbana, IL, Columbus, OH and other customer or supplier/subcontractor sites. International and domestic travel to additional company facilities or other locations in support of business operations may also be required on occasion.
• Bachelor's Degree, required
• Juris Doctor from an ABA‑accredited law school, required
• Active license in good standing in at least one U.S. Jurisdiction
• 3+ years relevant…