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Bristow Group · 2 days ago

Deputy General Counsel, Americas and Global Risk Management

Houston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Bristow Group is a leading provider of aviation services. The Deputy General Counsel, Americas and Global Risk Management will support the strategy development and execution of commercial opportunities while managing litigation and employment issues. This role involves ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and providing general legal support across the Americas regions.

AerospaceInformation ServicesService Industry

Responsibilities

Review of Client Tender Contract terms and conditions (T&Cs) and production of Clarification Tables/mark-ups relating to such T&Cs

Negotiation and finalization of those T&Cs

Building and maintaining key relationships with Business Development team members, and continually ensuring that legal output matches their requirements and does as much as possible to help tender responses succeed

Developing global strategics to ensure adequate coverage for transfer of risk to our insurance program

Day to day claims management

Developing relationships with underwriters and our lead broker

Advising HR team on handling and resolution of employee-related issues

Liaising between HR team and external legal advisers on employment/labor proceedings

Advising directors and their immediate reports on any and all issues and disputes that may arise in respect of the Americas locations

Continually checking and ensuring that Bristow Group Code of Business Integrity is followed and practiced in all areas

Training colleagues on Bristow Group Code of Business Integrity

Liaising with external legal advisers, when necessary, while keeping external legal spend under tight control by enforcing billing guidelines and closely managing their work

Establishing local country-specific requirements and influences as quickly and cost-effectively as possible

Qualification

Juris Doctor (J.D.) DegreeCommercial contracts expertiseInsurance coverage issuesOilGas lawLegal experienceNegotiation skillsProject management skillsAnalytical skillsSupervisory skillsCommunication skillsTeam player

Required

Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree

Admission to a state bar in good standing

10+ years' legal experience practicing either as in house or outside counsel

Previous work as legal counsel for reputable US law firm, advising on the Oil & Gas liability regime for offshore services

Commercial contracts expertise essential

Experience of both aviation and oil and gas law will be ideal but experience of at least one is essential

Must have the confidence and ability to work independently in a fast-moving environment

Must be responsive and complete work in a timely manner, while managing a heavy workload

Must be able to demonstrate first class commercial awareness

Proven ability to lead a legal team, manage multiple projects, and make strategic decisions

Must have the awareness to know when to lead and when to be a team player

Excellent analytical skills and the ability to render persuasive, diplomatic, practical, creative and always legally compliant advice in a timely fashion

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, to effectively interact with senior executives, stakeholders, external parties

Must have strong ethics and integrity with a commitment to honesty and high moral standards in all professional interactions

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret complex legal issues and provide sound advice

Must work well with customers and internal clients

Must work well with outside counsel, insurance brokers, insurers and other external stakeholders and partners

Must be able to identify risks and mitigate them as well as demonstrate first class commercial awareness

Must be comfortable working with the Board of Directors, preparing Board materials, and conducting Board and other presentations

Must work in a collaborative way to generate win-win situations for all stakeholders

Strong supervisory and managerial skills

Must possess excellent project management skills

Must have good understanding of insurance coverage issues and law

Must possess strong negotiation and presentation skills