Director of Commercial Contracts

Pursuit Aerospace•Manchester, CT

5d•$154,937 - $232,406•Remote

About The Position

As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality. The Pursuit family of companies has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products. We are looking for an experienced commercial contracts leader to direct contract-related activities across our global business. Working within the Legal Department and reporting directly to the General Counsel, the Pursuit Director of Commercial Contracts (“DCC”) will have primary responsibility for drafting and negotiating various types of commercial agreements, and for managing contract administration and compliance across all sites.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
At least 5 years of “first-chair” experience drafting and negotiating contracts in a manufacturing environment (experience with aerospace supply agreements, including government contracts, preferred).
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.
Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Nice To Haves

Additional experience in other areas or corporate and business law is a plus.

Responsibilities

Review, draft, and negotiate all types of agreements, including product sales (both private and government), supply and services, leases, staffing and recruiting, licenses, consulting, non-disclosure agreements, settlements, and others as required.
Oversee contract internal review, approval, and execution, ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable laws and regulations.
Support compliance with contractual terms and conditions, flow down requirements, customer specifications, and government regulations (including FARs).
Create and maintain standard agreement templates.
Administer Pursuit’s contract lifecycle management system, including a database of contracts and key terms.
Interface directly with customers, suppliers, and other parties on a day-to-day basis regarding contract-related matters.
Support preparation of proposals for new business opportunities, including compliance review.
Develop, conduct, and oversee training of employees related to contracts.
Perform other tasks as assigned.