Hybrid Legal Counsel bei EAA

SUMMARY

This position provides in-house legal support for EAA’s activities; serves as a trusted advisor to EAA’s business leaders and supports the legal department. The position reports directly to the General Counsel.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide legal support to all departments of the organization as needed and as assigned; maintain and follow the process for serving and supporting the legal needs of business managers.
2. Provide general legal advice and counsel on a variety of legal issues and effectively draft, negotiate, review and revise a wide range of agreements, including general commercial, vendor, technology, license, real estate, professional services and nondisclosure agreements.
3. Participate in assessment of tort liability related to EAA’s program and other activities; provide legal advice and support to the organization’s Risk Management Department.
4. Maintain competence in and monitor legal and regulatory compliance, such as not-for-profit corporation law, lobbying, Americans with Disabilities Act, state registration for charitable contributions, sweepstakes, raffles, alcohol beverages, and local ordinances, and assist the legal department in ensuring the organization is meeting all requirements.
5. Advise EAA Aviation Foundation, Inc. regarding trust and estate matters, planned giving, scholarship, donated aircraft, and other matters that arise contingent upon no conflict existing with EAA.
6. Assist with any projects involving the legal department as discussed with, and assigned by EAA’s General Counsel.
7. Ensure appropriate records and documentation are maintained to support EAA’s legal interests.

1. Embrace and support the EAA mission and perform safe practices in the workplace and aviation environment.
2. All other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Broad legal background, with strengths and expertise in commercial and contract law matters, and ability to gain competence quickly in unfamiliar fields.
• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school
• Successful completion of the Wisconsin State Bar exam, qualified for admission to State Bar of Wisconsin through reciprocity or eligible for admission to the Wisconsin State Bar
• 1+ years of commercial law experience, as in-house counsel or in a high-quality law firm
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Ability to handle and manage multiple projects, to reprioritize and respond on a timely basis to urgent organization demands and to monitor results
• Strong work ethic, including ability to work extended hours during required periods
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including ability to translate legal issues into clear guidance for non-lawyers
• Basic skills in Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel and Outlook
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Interest and involvement in aviation

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Typical office setting. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Preparation for AirVenture or other events may require lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally, standing and walking for extended periods of time while bending, squatting, kneeling, twisting, and push and pull motions.

EEO STATEMENT

EAA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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 job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.