Legal Counsel

• Legal Support for U.S. Operations: Serve as the primary legal advisor for U.S. contracts, compliance, litigation, and other relevant matters, providing support to the central legal team based in France.
• Commercial Contracts: Assist with the drafting, reviewing, and negotiating of contracts with clients and suppliers across all Daher divisions, always in coordination with the respective divisional legal managers, the procurement legal manager, and the compliance officer in France.
• Litigation and Dispute Resolution: Assist on U.S. litigation matters up to a specified level of criticality, beyond which cases will be escalated to the central legal team in France for strategic oversight, while continuing to provide support.
• Compliance Implementation Support the French legal team on deployment of the group's compliance policies in the U.S., covering areas such as antitrust, anti-corruption, export control, GDPR, KYC/KYS, gift policies, and more. Ensure these policies are adapted to and aligned with U.S. regulations and specific legal requirements.
• Local Compliance Contact: Act as the primary point of contact for compliance matters in the U.S., providing guidance and support to local teams on adherence to both group standards and U.S. legal frameworks.
• Mergers & Acquisitions: Support M&A activities as needed, working alongside the central team to manage due diligence processes and integration efforts.
• Team Collaboration: Support the central legal and compliance teams, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration between the U.S. and French offices.
• Development of Legal Function: Contribute to the ongoing structuring and development of Daher?s global legal and compliance function, aligning U.S. operations with the group?s strategic objectives.

• Education: Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal degree. Admission to the Bar in at least one U.S. state.
• Experience: 10 to 15 years of legal experience, ideally combining law firm and in-house roles within the aerospace, manufacturing, or industrial sectors.
• Expertise: Solid experience in commercial contracts, compliance, litigation, and exposure to M&A transactions.
• Skills:
  • Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with attention to detail.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment, supporting and collaborating with colleagues across different locations.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and a focus on providing practical, value-adding legal solutions.
  • Clear and concise communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present legal issues to non-legal stakeholders.
• Personal Attributes:
  • Team player with a collaborative approach.
  • High level of precision and analytical skills.
  • Solution-oriented mindset, focused on value creation.
  • Adaptable and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

• Daher is an aircraft manufacturer and an industry and service equipment supplier. Daher asserts its leadership in three main businesses: aircraft manufacturing, aerospace equipment and systems, logistics and supply chain services. With the stability provided by its family ownership, Daher has been committed to innovation since its creation in 1863. Today, present in 13 countries, Daher is a leader in Industry 4.0, designing and developing value-added solutions for its industrial partners.
• Daher is a story of people with a passion for what they do and complete control over their own futures. Now it?s your turn to write your own story.

• Integrate a family group with a long-term vision
• Make a difference in a developing company
• Develop new skills thanks to the diversity of your missions
• Take part in a human and industrial adventure full of challenges
• Innovate and think outside the box by integrating a stimulating environment

• Compensation is $170,000 - $195,000 base salary plus annual target bonus. Offers to selected candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job-related skills and experience. At Daher, your total rewards package is more than just your base salary as we offer a full benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and more.

• All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing an application with Daher, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact an HR representative.

• Daher complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)

Practice Areas & Specialty

Compliance/Regulatory, Corporate, M&A