Legal Counsel (hybrid Miami role, global travel organization)

• New role - in-house legal counsel with leading global airline.
• Gain IPO experience, working directly with the GC and legal team.

About Our Client

Exciting time to join the US legal department at a well known global airline working towards IPO. Known for a highly collaborative team committed to excellence, this is an exciting opportunity to pivot to in-house/ develop your in-house legal skills on varied matters including IPO work.

Job Description

The Legal Counsel will have varied responsibilities including:

• Assist the legal team with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, agreements and gathering signatures for legal documents.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations in the travel/ hospitality/ air transportation industry.
• Support the legal team with collaborating and working with with outside legal counsel.
• Maintain the legal department's database, templates and standard contracts.
• Develop and implement legal strategies to minimize risks and protect company interests.
• Conduct legal research and stay updated on relevant laws and regulations.
• Manage documents, contract tracking, filing and other legal/ contract administration.
  Page Executive is the global executive search, senior leadership recruitment, and executive advisory arm of PageGroup plc.
  
  PageGroup PLC was established in the United Kingdom in 1976. With over 45 years of experience, PageGroup is a globally recognized leader in professional recruitment. Operating across 36 markets with more than 130 offices, our expertise spans multiple industries and job functions. We provide tailored recruitment solutions through four distinct brands.
  MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Legal Counsel should have demonstrable skills:

• A US law degree from an accredited institution.
• Admitted to the New York State Bar.
• At least 2-5 year's private practice or combined law firm and in-house corporate/ commercial legal experience.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaborative approach.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Eager to learn.
• Spanish or Portuguese language skills highly desirable.
• Candidates must have the right to work in the US now and indefinitely, the client is unable to offer sponsorship.

What's on Offer

The Legal Counsel will benefit from:

• Competitive salary and bonus, on-target annual earnings between $120,000 to $165,000 USD (depending on relevant experience).
• Comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being.
• Opportunity to work directly with and learn from an impressive General Counsel and talented legal department gaining in-house expertise on varied corporate/ commercial matters including IPO work.
• A professional, collaborative and supportive global company culture.
• Hybrid work arrangement, 3 days week in the Miami office (close to the airport).

If you are ready to develop your legal career pivoting to an in-house role and the opportunity to gain IPO experience in this new Legal Counsel role, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact

Anna Jacobs

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JN-022026-6948198