Senior Legal Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Offer legal counsel and oversee contracts with clients, suppliers, and business associates within the Eskenazi Portfolio, with a focus on the UK and Nordics.

• Assist with M&A and daily legal operations for the Aviation portfolio.

• Report directly to the General Counsel and collaborate closely with Aviation portfolio management as a primary legal resource.

• Aid in portfolio acquisitions, which includes conducting due diligence, negotiating transactional agreements, finalizing deals, and integrating acquired entities.

• Draft, assess, negotiate, and manage software licenses, maintenance and support services, consulting, subcontractor, project-specific, and confidentiality agreements.

• Evaluate both public and private tender submissions for compliance with company standards, policies, and procedures.

• Develop and propose contract management policies, procedures, and protocols.

• Tailor templates, create new ones, draft fresh agreements, and negotiate terms with clients and vendors.

• Foster and sustain positive relationships with business partners.

• Analyze risks linked to new and existing contracts.

• Research international jurisdictions and suggest best practices and enhancements for contract processes.

• Contribute to M&A activities, including mergers, share or asset acquisition agreements, disclosure letters, letters of intent, NDAs, board resolutions, and related documents.

• Oversee post-closing legal integration tasks.

• Support policy development and training initiatives.

• Conduct administrative tasks such as preparing board minutes and resolutions, regulatory filings, and onboarding procedures for the company.

• Provide legal guidance to relevant stakeholders.

• Perform additional duties as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• 8 years of experience in an international law firm or legal department.

• Must be a qualified lawyer in the UK.

• Proficiency in English is essential.

• Knowledge of Spanish, Danish, Swedish, or Italian is a plus.

• Experience in a telecommunications and/or software setting is beneficial.

• Familiarity with public procurement practices.

• Capability to interpret, draft, and negotiate agreements.

• Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time.

• Excellent verbal, written, and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong understanding of legal terminology, ethics, and integrity.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.

• Proficient in handling multiple projects with varying deadlines.

• Sharp attention to detail, sound judgment, and decision-making skills.

• Capacity to achieve project goals within specified constraints, including legal and commercial requirements.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

• Competence in conducting research and analysis efficiently and practically.

• Ability to enforce rules, policies, and procedures.

• Resourceful and adaptable, with the ability to quickly adjust to a dynamic and demanding work environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• Permanent remote work arrangement.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Meaningful work providing intellectual stimulation.

• A socially creative and purpose-driven work environment.