VSE Aviation · 18 hours ago
Associate Corporate Counsel, Contracts
VSE Aviation is seeking an Associate Corporate Counsel, Contracts to support its strategic objectives by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements. This role involves ensuring compliance with legal requirements and providing practical advice to enable business growth while managing risk.
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Responsibilities
Prepare, review, and negotiate routine and complex commercial contracts for VSE’s Distribution, MRO, USM, and Manufacturing segments, enabling strategic and operational relationships with Commercial and B&GA customers, OEM suppliers, vendors, and business partners
Manage a wide range of agreements including distribution, licensed repair station, long-term purchase and supply, maintenance and repair services, consignment agreements, aircraft and engine purchase, IT consulting, and construction contracts
Provide day-to-day legal advice and support to the business teams relating to contract negotiation and interpretation and other general business issues
Maintain the contract database including the tagging of new contracts and the tracking and communication of key contract clauses and commitments to the business teams
Draft, update, and maintain VSE forms and templates such as NDAs, Distribution Agreements, Terms and Conditions of Sale / Purchase, Rebate Agreements, Consulting Agreements, and other forms
Assist with real estate leasing transactions including reviewing and negotiating LOIs and lease agreements while coordinating with property managers to support business operations across VSE’s global network of distribution and repair facilities; maintain and track VSE’s lease and owned properties schedule
Identify and address legal and regulatory gaps and risks by developing mitigation strategies
Assist with a variety of additional legal matters, including filing bankruptcy claims, drafting, and responding to demand letters, supporting the export compliance team, and reviewing government contracting requirements
Communicate with and manage outside counsel on legal issues requiring specific expertise
Support the Chief Legal Officer and other members of the Legal Department on various matters as needed
Monitor aviation regulatory changes and industry trends and communicate significant changes to the Legal Department
Qualification
Required
J.D. degree from an accredited law school
Active bar membership in at least one state
Minimum of 3 years of experience in corporate law, with a focus on contracts
Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements
Strong understanding of legal and regulatory requirements related to contracts
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Preferred
Experience in the aviation or aerospace industry
Familiarity with government contracting requirements
Experience with real estate leasing transactions
Knowledge of export compliance regulations