Chief Legal Officer | General Counsel

SyberJet Aircraft•Chandler, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

SyberJet is seeking a visionary Chief Legal Officer | General Counsel to join our executive leadership team. This is not a traditional "back-office" legal role. As an early-stage startup with a massive legacy footprint, we require a strategic heavyweight who can balance the agility of a disruptor with the rigorous compliance of a certified aerospace manufacturer. You will be a primary architect of our corporate strategy, navigating complex investor relations and protecting our vast IP portfolio as we scale the SJ36 toward global delivery.

Requirements

15+ years of legal practice, including significant time as a GC or Deputy GC in a high-growth startup or aerospace environment.
J.D. from an accredited law school; active bar membership.
Proven ability to thrive in "organized chaos," where priorities shift rapidly and resources must be deployed creatively.
An executive yet collaborative executive presence with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

Serve as a key advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors, translating legal complexities into actionable business strategies.
Anticipate market shifts and regulatory hurdles before they impact on our trajectory.
Lead all legal aspects of equity and debt financing. Manage the "data room" and interface with external counsel to close complex funding rounds.
Act as Corporate Secretary, ensuring flawless governance, fiduciary compliance, and board communication.
Aggressively manage and defend a 60-year legacy of aerospace patents while securing new IP for our proprietary SyberVision avionics and future-flight technologies.
Draft and negotiate high-value Aircraft Purchase Agreements (APAs) and Master Supply Agreements with global OEMs.
Oversee the legal framework for Type Certification (TC) and Production Certification (PC).
Manage product liability for the existing SJ30 fleet and ensure all operations adhere to FAA Part 21 and Part 23 standards.
Build and foster a culture of "compliant innovation" across our engineering and production teams.
Manage sensitive relationships with ultra-high-net-worth customers, Tier-1 aerospace suppliers, and federal regulators.