Senior Corporate Counsel

Aviation Attorney Position

GA Telesis is a global leader providing integrated solutions to the aviation and aerospace industries, with a continuously expanding presence in new countries worldwide. We serve over 2,000 customers, including airlines, original equipment manufacturers, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers. GA Telesis Ecosystem™ is a vast global network spanning 54 locations in 30 countries on six continents. At GA Telesis, our core business is integrated aviation solutions, and our mission is customer success.

Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President & General Counsel, the successful candidate for this position will be a practical, business-minded attorney with a strong background in complex Banking/Finance, M&A, or Commercial Real Estate transactions. The Company provides a full range of services to the commercial aviation industry, including leasing and financing of aircraft and engines, parts sales, and maintenance, repair, and overhaul of aircraft engines, landing gear, and other airframe and engine parts and components.

This position is based on-site in South Florida.

Important Notice:
Eligibility Requirement:
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. The company does not provide visa sponsorship or accept candidates requiring sponsorship.

Responsibilities:

• Negotiation and heavy drafting of a wide range of complex, high-risk contracts, including agreements for engine, landing gear, and component purchases and sales, financing, repairs, and overhauls
• Interact extensively with management, salespeople, and other employees of the Company at all levels, and with outside counsel as required

Requirements:

• At least five (5) years' experience successfully negotiating, drafting, and closing agreements for MRO services and dealing with related issues, including warranties, indemnities, risk of loss, insurance, limitation of liability, etc.
• Excellent writing and contract drafting skills
• Detail oriented while also a practical and business-oriented problem solver
• Ability to function successfully in a diverse, fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Collaborative team player
• JD, licensed and in good standing in Florida or another state, or otherwise qualified to become an Authorized House Counsel in Florida

Preferred Requirements:

• Commercial aviation experience, particularly with maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) contracts
• Experience with government / military contracts
• Experience with cross-border transactions