Legal Counsel - MRO

GA Telesis, LLC • Fort Lauderdale, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

GA Telesis is a global leader in the aviation and aerospace industries, providing integrated solutions to over 3,000 customers, including airlines worldwide, with leasing, sales, distribution, and repair operations in 19 countries. Our mission is customer success. We are seeking a Legal Counsel to join our team, reporting to the General Counsel. The successful candidate for this position will be a practical, business-minded attorney with a strong background in commercial aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) transactions. The Company’s fast-growing MRO business provides a full range of services to the commercial aviation industry, including maintenance, repair, and overhaul of aircraft engines, landing gear, and other airframe and engine parts and components. The MRO business has facilities located in South Florida, Ohio, and Helsinki, Finland. This position will be based in South Florida. Important Notice: Eligibility Requirement: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. The company does not provide visa sponsorship or accept candidates requiring sponsorship.

Requirements

• At least five (5) years’ experience successfully negotiating, drafting, and closing agreements for MRO services and dealing with related issues, including warranties, indemnities, risk of loss, insurance, limitation of liability, etc.
• Detail oriented while also a practical and business-oriented problem solver
• Ability to function successfully in a diverse, fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Collaborative team player
• JD, licensed and in good standing in Florida or another state, or otherwise qualified to become an Authorized House Counsel in Florida

Nice To Haves

• At least three (3) years’ experience at an Am Law 100 law firm

Responsibilities

• Heavy drafting of a wide range of complex contracts for MRO services, including General Terms Agreements for engine, landing gear, and component repairs and overhauls
• Interact extensively with management, salespeople, and other employees of the Company at all levels, and with outside counsel as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees