In-House Legal Counsel (On-Site, Long Island)

Company Description

Who Is Air Charter Service

Air Charter Service (ACS) is a leading aircraft charter company that provides passenger and cargo aircraft charters worldwide.

To put it simply, we are the middle person between the clients and the operator. Our Sales Consultants manage the full travel/sales cycle so all our clients have to do is fly! Our clients consist of high-net-worth individuals, CEOs, celebrities, the rich and famous, and many more!

With offices across the globe, including North America, South America, Europe, CIS, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Australasia, ACS offers personalized charter solutions using local knowledge.

ACS is a rapidly growing company, generating over $1 billion in revenue and arranging more than 25,000 charter flights annually.

Job Description

A Day In The Life

• Draft, negotiate, and finalise a broad range of commercial contracts with U.S. and international counterparties. 
• Provide clear, practical advice to business stakeholders, balancing legal risk with commercial opportunity. 
• Act as the first point of contact for legal queries from the offices in North America, collaborating with senior management and escalating issues as appropriate. 
• Support cross-border transactions and projects, working closely with colleagues in London and across other international offices. 
• Contribute to the development of legal processes, playbooks, and templates that will enhance efficiency and consistency across the department. 
• Engage with compliance, governance, and risk management initiatives as the department expands. 

Qualifications

What Do We Look For

• Contract drafting and negotiation experience (preferred)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with attorneys, sales staff, administrative staff and senior management
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills 
• Excellent communicator to all organization seniority levels
• Comfortable with working under pressure and managing multiple priorities
• A creative, problem-solving mindset, with demonstrated ability to turn ideas into products or actions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Previous exposure to the sales bids process and previous experience with using a contract management system or other legal software.
• Minimum of 3 years of legal experience, with prior in-house legal role/experience required. 
• Previous aviation industry experience is a plus

Qualifications

• Admitted to the New York State Bar (or in another state); equivalent legal experience considered 

Additional Information

Training & Travel

• Award-winning professional training and one-on-one mentoring
• International training based in our London HQ for approximately one month. 
• Training and travel expenses are covered by the company

Company Culture

• Dynamic and fast-growing company
• Modern office with luxury amenities in the RXR Plaza
• Balance between independent and team-oriented work
• A welcoming, enjoyable, and interactive environment – seasonal events and team night outings

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU

• $100K-120K USD annual salary
• Clear path for career advancement 
• Affordable health, dental and vision insurance plans 
• 401K retirement savings plan with generous employer match!
• Life insurance
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• 20 days to start vacation time and more earned each year  
• Paid sick time
• 12 paid public holidays
• Additional paid leave for your birthday, wedding, moving house, holiday shopping and more

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Diversity & Inclusion: Air Charter Service Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

What Are The Next Steps?

Submit your resume to us today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch!