What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate General Counsel position at Global Aerospace?
Global is one of the most respected names in aviation and aerospace insurance. We offer many types of coverage like General Aviation, Aerospace Manufacturers, Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Space & Satellite, and much more. This hybrid role is located in Morris Plains, NJ. Our state-of-the-art office offers a gym, cafeteria, and recreational activities (basketball and pickleball). The company offers strong benefits and concentrates on employee engagement throughout the year.
This role is responsible for the Legal/Compliance function, ensuring appropriate business decision making on behalf of the Company and its employees. Please review the responsibilities of the role below.
- Counsel Services—Provide full range of counsel services for insurance services company.
- Contracts—Review, negotiate and manage contracts and policies related thereto across all departments of the Company.
- Compliance Policies—Draft and periodically update corporate compliance policies.
- Training—Provide training to employees regarding regulatory/compliance topics as necessary.
- Intellectual Property—Oversee the registration of trademarks and other intellectual property needs of Company and affiliate company.
- Collections/Bankruptcy—Oversee Company’s collections efforts and responses to bankruptcy notices.
- Outside Legal Counsel—Procure and oversee external legal advisors when necessary to protect the business interests of Global.
- Data Privacy/Cybersecurity—Develop knowledge of data privacy and cybersecurity regulatory framework. Manage local aspects of groupwide projects related to data privacy and cybersecurity requirements.
- Counsel Services—Provide limited counsel services for small, affiliated company.
- Corporate Governance—Participate in board meetings; assist with preparation for meetings and act as Corporate Secretary for small, affiliated company.
Skills/Experience:
- Must be a graduate of an accredited law school
- Must be admitted into a state bar
- Minimum of 5 years of legal experience at either a law firm or in-house
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other standard corporate software
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Team player with a commitment to developing strong collaborative relationships with legal colleagues, and internal clients
- Demonstrated ability to understand legal principles and compliance, as well as business requirements
- Commitment to proactively identifying opportunities for improvement and engaging with appropriate stakeholders to propose solutions
- Solutions-oriented; business-oriented and Project Management
- Self-motivated, able to work independently, reliable, responsive, and accountable to deliver results
- High level of professionalism; strong interpersonal skills and management
- Ability to handle multiple responsibilities and priorities simultaneously and still meet high quality and timeliness standards under pressure
- Sound judgment and commitment to ethical conduct
Preferred:
- Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts
- Experience counseling financial companies regarding regulatory compliance
- Experience as a Corporate Secretary
- Experience managing administrative staff
