AJW Group

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SeniorLegalCounsel

Slinfold, England, United Kingdom FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Senior Legal Counsel at AJW Group. Skills: Commercial contracts, Aviation law, Corporate law, Cross-border transactions. Lead contract drafting. Lead contract review”

Industry & Context.

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Problems you'll solve

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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