AJW Group
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SeniorLegalCounsel
“Senior Legal Counsel at AJW Group. Skills: Commercial contracts, Aviation law, Corporate law, Cross-border transactions. Lead contract drafting. Lead contract review”
Industry & Context.
Mitigating legal risks; Resolving legal matters
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
English law qualified solicitor, Significant commercial law experience, Significant aviation law experience, Significant corporate law experience, Extensive commercial contract drafting, Extensive commercial contract review, Extensive commercial contract negotiation, Advising on cross-border transactions, Overseeing overseas entity establishment, Overseeing overseas entity governance, Commercial attitude, Communicate effectively with individuals, Communicate effectively with senior management, Communicate effectively with business associates, Managing mentoring junior legal staff, Developing junior legal staff, Quality assurance focus, Continuous professional development focus, Acting as business partner, Working with senior management, Working with non-legal colleagues, Provide commercially sound legal advice, Build and maintain relationships, Build and maintain relationships with internal departments, Build and maintain relationships with external parties, Build and maintain relationships with senior management, Build and maintain relationships with commercial teams, Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, Build and maintain relationships with external counsel, Self-starter, Take initiative, Lead projects independently, Drive legal matters to resolution
Nice to Have
Experience gained in private practice, Experience gained in-house, Familiarity with aviation industry, Familiarity with transport industry, Familiarity with cost-per-flight-hour agreements, Familiarity with repair management agreements, Familiarity with aviation-related commercial agreements
What You'll Do.
Lead contract drafting
Lead contract negotiation
Supervise junior legal team
Mentor junior legal team
Review junior drafted documents
Amend junior drafted documents
Provide constructive feedback
Ensure high-quality drafting
Act as business partner
Provide strategic legal advice
Support decision-making
Support business objectives
Coordinate overseas office incorporation
Advise on overseas entity oversight
Work with commercial teams
Establish transactional terms
Ensure departmental alignment
Manage post-transaction details dissemination
Coordinate with Finance
Advise on debt recovery matters
Oversee debt recovery process
Draft payment agreements
Negotiate payment agreements
Draft letters of demand
Draft settlement agreements
Instruct external counsel
Coordinate external counsel
Provide proactive legal support
Provide comprehensive legal support
Provide timely legal advice
Provide practical legal advice
Provide legal advice to other entities
Liaise with insurance broker
Advise on insurance coverage
Renew insurance policies
Complete renewal questionnaires
Create in-house precedents
Develop in-house precedents
Design legal training programs
Deliver legal training programs
Design compliance training programs
Deliver compliance training programs
Promote best practices
Foster awareness of legal risks
Develop overseas counsel database
Maintain overseas counsel database
Develop legal know-how database
Maintain legal know-how database
Promote constructive working relationships
Promote supportive working relationships
Promote friendly working relationships
Draft new company policies
Review existing company policies
Update existing company policies
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Wider business; Various departments; Commercial teams; Internal departments; External parties; Senior management; Other colleagues
Communication Scope
Effective communication; Business communication
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