At SITA, we keep airports moving, airlines flying smoothly, and borders open. Our technology and communication innovations power the success of the global air travel industry. You'll find us in 95% of international airports, working closely with over 2,500 transportation and government clients. Each partnership brings unique challenges, and we thrive on delivering fresh solutions and cutting-edge tech to keep operations running like clockwork. THE WORK OF A LEGAL COUNSEL AT SITA SITA Legal
- Getting SITA to "Yes"
- sustainably, ethically and legally Nothing much happens at SITA without the involvement of LEGAL. Getting our products to market across the world – integral products, delivered everywhere Pulling together the work of many into contracts, documents and governance that tell the deal as it is: understandable, practical, useful and clear A LEGAL COUNSEL AT SITA IS: A fully autonomous lawyer in one or more domains (a domain being a BU, a Geography/Region, a specific area of Law or legal practice, providing support to other areas within the Legal team as needed) With other ad hoc responsibilities in SITA Legal outside of those domains And is involved ad hoc in SITA projects where the primary value brought may not be only "legal" (bringing grounded business experience) A LEGAL COUNSEL AT SITA THEREFORE HAS: Bring influence and not just legal expertise and authority FOR THIS ROLE – LEGAL COUNSEL, AIRPORT BUSINESS UNIT, WHAT IS THE SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITY? A key member of the Airport Business Unit, Legal Department, reporting to the Head of Legal, Airports BU and Americas (Atlanta)
Responsible for supporting all product and commercial activity in the Business Unit and related areas, focusing on supplier deals, and as needed, GEO-based customer deals. Provide complex risk assessment analysis to internal stakeholders Plan, manage and address areas of legal risk and /or compliance on BU projects Strong drafting with the ability to clearly communicate complex legal and factual matters Provide cross-functional support to colleagues across SITA, as well as with management – clear, concise and empathetic communications skills in English (written and oral) are a must, as is the ability to guide and influence AND, LIKE ALL MANAGERS AT SITA, A LEGAL COUNSEL NEEDS TO DEMONSTRATE: You challenge your assumptions, and those of others, you are able to identify and formulate problems and their solutions, and to support your analysis with data and reasoning A Degree in Law and be licensed in key region or country, such as Spain, the UK, the US, or Germany for example, with appropriate legal qualifications (registered or licensed attorney, solicitor, barrister, or equivalent)
- licensure in other jurisdictions a plus; At least 7 years of post-qualification experience in a mix of private practice and industry,
with a heavy focus on commercial negotiations, and demonstrated ability to advise in technology-driven business environments, particularly those involving digital platforms, travel tech, and related technology law considerations such as product design, engineering and applicable regulations High sense of ownership to complete work through conclusion, strong commercial acumen, the willingness to get into the detail while keeping a clear sense of direction and purpose and the ability to work with colleagues THE WORK OF A LEGAL COUNSEL AT SITA SITA Legal
- Getting SITA to "Yes"
- sustainably, ethically and legally Nothing much happens at SITA without the involvement of LEGAL. A Degree in Law and be licensed in key region or country, such as Spain, the UK, the US, or Germany for example, with appropriate legal qualifications (registered or licensed attorney, solicitor, barrister, or equivalent)
- licensure in other jurisdictions a plus; At least 7 years of post-qualification experience in a mix of private practice and industry, with a heavy focus on commercial negotiations, and demonstrated ability to advise in technology-driven business environments, particularly those involving digital platforms, travel tech, and related technology law considerations such as product design, engineering and applicable regulations High sense of ownership to complete work through conclusion, strong commercial acumen, the willingness to get into the detail while keeping a clear sense of direction and purpose and the ability to work with colleagues
📌 Juridisch Adviseur Arbeidsrecht (España)
🏢 Sita
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