Job field / Job profile :Legal/Legal and contracts Employment type :Permanent Position description : The Legal Counsel is responsible for supporting Safran Electrical&Power USA and Safran USA in 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. This position supports all stages of the contract negotiation process (sale and purchase), from the initial request-for-proposal through signing and closing. This role provides the opportunity to work on a wide range of legal issues and to negotiate a variety of contracts. The Legal Counsel works closely with the Safran legal team and the leadership of Safran's business divisions. • At least three years of combined law firm or in-house commercial law experience. • Law degree from an accredited law school required. • Licensed to practice law in the state of Texas or New York. • Legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship. • Ability to negotiate, draft, review, and revise contractual documents at a high-volume capacity. • Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to convey complex information in a way that others can readily follow. • Strong understanding of corporate law and contractual principles. • Ability to research legal and compliance issues to formulate recommendations to management. • Customer-focused with the capacity to resolve moderately complex contracting issues with creative solutions while meeting Safran requirements for risk mitigation. • Experience in applying corporate policies and standards in a variety of contractual contexts. • Ability to perform multiple assignments simultaneously 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. •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. City (-ies) :Irving (and Denton) Minimum education level achieved :Master Degree