Senior Legal Counsel

The Senior Legal Counsel is responsible for supporting Safran in a broad range general corporate, contractual matters and litigation matters with a focus on the U.S. Safran Electronics & Defense parameter. Working closely with Safran Electronics & Defense's management and other cross-functional groups (e.g., finance, tax, and human resources), the Senior Legal Counsel is responsible for managing and supporting the negotiation of commercial contracts and for providing legal support on a wide variety of matters, including employment, litigation and disputes, strategic transactions, real estate and regulatory issues. The Senior Legal Counsel will often interact with internal and external business clients while addressing complex issues in an accurate, clear, and concise manner.

• Focal point for the U.S. Safran Electronics & Defense parameter on US legal matters.
• Identify and mitigate business and legal risks in prospective and existing contracts and ensure the necessary internal approvals from management have been obtained.
• Review, draft, and negotiate a diverse range of corporate and transactional agreements and documents.
• Perform contract negotiations directly with customers and suppliers and support leadership during higher level negotiations.
• Coordinate and manage the appropriate cross-functional leadership in a variety of areas, such as tax, finance, engineering, compliance, insurance, litigation and human resources.
• Review, draft, and negotiate a diverse range of corporate and transactional agreements and documents.
• Work on ad hoc legal projects, including but not limited to, new policies, templates and processes, and other corporate legal and regulatory matters.
• Manage and support resolution of formal disputes and litigation.
• Ensure compliance with Safran legal practices and applicable laws and regulations.

• Ability to negotiate, draft, review, and revise a wide range of contractual documents in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to convey complex information in a way that others can readily follow.
• Business-focused with the capacity to resolve complex issues with creative solutions while meeting Safran requirements for risk mitigation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and to organize and prioritize job duties effectively with minimal direction in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent negotiating and persuasive skills, both in one-on-one and group situations.
• Strong understanding of corporate law and contractual principles.
• Ability to systematically analyze potential risk and complex issues, drawing relevant conclusions and implementing appropriate solutions.
• Business acumen with the ability to recognize risk elements in business transactions and to understand the products or services that are the subject matter of a contract.
• Ability to interact effectively and in a professional and supportive manner with persons in all job responsibilities and from all backgrounds.

• Seven or more years of combined law firm or in-house experience.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Law degree from an accredited law school required.
• Legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and similar software applications.

Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 100 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 27,3 milliards d'euros en 2024, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés.

Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World's Best Companies 2024 » du magazine TIME.