Description
Job Summary
Cirrus is seeking a highly organized and goal-oriented Attorney/Legal Counsel to join our growing organization. This Attorney position has a direct reporting line to Cirrus' Deputy General Counsel. This professional will work closely with the entire Legal Team to provide legal support and project leadership to the Enterprise teams. The successful candidate will have at least one (1) year of broad-based legal experience in dealing with general corporate law. A background that includes in-house experience is preferred but not required. However, it is a must to be a team player, a person willing to roll up one's sleeves to take on new challenges, and a person who enjoys practicing law. Strong communication and presentation skills are required.
Duties and Responsibilities/Essential Functions
Supports the review, investigation, and conclusion of employee reports in collaboration with Human Resources and other Cirrus stakeholders.
Provides guidance and support to Human Resource business partners on employee relations, compliance matters, contracting with consultants, and policy creation.
Conducts initial legal review of information technology and other enterprise agreements.
Manages the delivery of legal training sessions to Cirrus stakeholders on a wide variety of topics, including for example HR policies, confidentiality and document retention.
Represents the company in administrative hearings.
Updates, expands and manages the Legal Department's Sharepoint site.
Assess and update company registrations and DBA designations in relevant states.
Monitors and maintains current knowledge of aviation industry trends in legal and compliance matters and pursues ongoing professional development to maintain current knowledge on best practices and risk management.
Identifies potential improvements to existing policies.
Prepares reports on the status of enterprise contracts for management.
Represents Cirrus in a highly professional manner internally and externally.
Reliable and predictable attendance
Travel may be required up to 10%.
Conducts special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
D. with excellent academic credentials.
Current attorney licensed and in good standing in at least one State with the ability to become licensed to practice law in Minnesota or in house counsel waiver through Minnesota Rule 10.
1 year of prior legal experience, either as an attorney or through internships or similar opportunities.
Proven negotiation, drafting and analytical skills for various @types of commercial contracts. Must be a skilled writer and drafter with a steadfast attention-to-detail.
Strong oral and written communications, presentation, and facilitation skills. Must interact confidently, persuasively and diplomatically with all levels of Cirrus organization. Must also be a good listener.
Demonstrated ability to work efficiently, prioritize workflow, meet demanding deadlines, and manage multi-faceted projects in a fast-paced environment, and be comfortable with minimal supervision.
Other Qualifications:
Strong understanding of contract law, contracting business terms, and general corporate law
Ability to accurately read, interpret, develop and negotiate terms and conditions of contracts
Strong understanding of federal procurement regulations
Ability to develop, implement, and maintain thorough documentation processes and results
Ability to translate complex issues into easily understood summaries or solutions
Proficiency with MS Office Suite, SharePoint, and Teams
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Manages Complexity: Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes, contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Plans & Aligns: Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals
Self Development: Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
Communicates Effectively: Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required.
Cirrus is dedicated to a drug free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, receipt of public assistance, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Our Benefits: Cirrus provides a range of exciting benefits, including:
401(k) Plan: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting.
Employer-Paid Coverages: Group term life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, dental, with additional dependent coverage options.
Free Health Tracking: With rewards for meeting health goals.
Generous PTO: 120 hours accrued within the first year.
Employee Referral Bonus: For referring talented candidates.
Career Development: Tuition reimbursement and professional growth opportunities.
Exclusive Discounts: Access to partner and marketplace discounts.
Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations.
These benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and enjoyment at Cirrus!
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
