Director, Legal and Corporate Counsel

Global Crossing Airlines• Miami, FL, US, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Legal and Corporate Counsel is responsible for GlobalX's legal affairs in SEC reporting and corporate governance, commercial contracts, and litigation. Reporting directly to the President, the position serves as GlobalX's Corporate Secretary and authorized signatory for SEC filings, drafts and oversees commercial and corporate agreements, and manages litigation with outside counsel. The role works cross-functionally and advises the business on legal, regulatory, and compliance matters affecting GlobalX. The position is based in GlobalX's Miami, Florida corporate office. The Corporate Secretary and SEC compliance responsibilities include overseeing timely SEC filings, advising on disclosure and regulatory requirements, maintaining corporate governance records, and managing subsidiary entity compliance. Commercial and corporate duties include providing legal advice, drafting and reviewing documents, mitigating legal risks through company policies and procedures, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, including applicable DOT and FAA requirements. The role oversees litigation matters, works with outside counsel on strategy and resolution, assesses exposure and advises leadership on settlements and reserves, and manages litigation holds, subpoenas, and legal process. General duties include managing relationships with external counsel, auditors, transfer agents, and regulators; promoting legal and compliance best practices; overseeing employee work authorization and visa processes; and monitoring relevant legislative and regulatory changes.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
Admission to practice in at least one U.S. state and membership in good standing; Florida Bar admission or eligibility to register as Authorized House Counsel in Florida.
At least 8 years of attorney experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department, including public company securities and corporate governance experience.
Hands-on experience preparing SEC periodic reports, proxy statements, and Section 16 filings.
Experience drafting, reviewing, and overseeing contracts.
Experience managing litigation and outside counsel.
Ability to proactively manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload based on business value while meeting deadlines.
Ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlines, with strong attention to detail.
Strong business acumen and ability to develop creative solutions to difficult legal challenges.
Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential and material nonpublic information.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to provide clear legal advice to stakeholders at all levels.

Nice To Haves

Airline, aviation, or other regulated industry experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as the company's Corporate Secretary and authorized signatory for SEC filings.
Oversee timely filing of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, and other SEC filings in coordination with Finance, Investor Relations, and external auditors.
Advise on Regulation FD, disclosure controls, stock exchange listing standards, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
Maintain corporate records, charters, bylaws, committee charters, and governance policies, and manage subsidiary entity compliance.
Provide accurate, relevant, and timely advice on legal topics relating to company operations.
Draft, review, and oversee commercial and corporate documents.
Manage and mitigate legal risks by updating and implementing company policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including DOT and FAA requirements.
Oversee company litigation matters and work with outside counsel on strategy, case management, and resolution.
Assess litigation exposure and advise leadership on settlements and reserves, coordinating with Finance on related disclosures.
Manage litigation holds, subpoenas, and responses to legal process.
Communicate with and manage third parties, including external counsel, auditors, transfer agents, and regulators.
Promote legal, compliance, and risk management best practices throughout the company.
Oversee employee work authorization and visa processes, coordinating with outside immigration counsel and ensuring compliance with applicable immigration requirements.
Stay current on legislative and regulatory changes, particularly those affecting public companies and the airline industry.
Perform other activities as requested by leadership.