CAM DIRECTOR OF CONTRACTS ILN

The Director of Transaction and Project Contracts plays a critical role in leading the administration, execution and adherence of contractual agreements involving commercial aviation aircraft and engine transactions for portfolio acquisitions, sale-lease-backs, lease placements, asset sales and dispositions, maintenance services, and aircraft modifications.

This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative team in a high transaction volume environment and contribute to the continued growth and success of the largest freighter leasing company.

In this role, you will work across sales/commercial, technical, legal, compliance, insurance, finance and accounting functions to plan, direct and organize the preparation, negotiation and administration of all contracts, contract amendments and related activities, and propose conditions to maximize value and mitigate risk.

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  Ensures legal, finance, accounting, and technical review and approvals are accomplished and verifies contract terms and conditions are in compliance with company policies, contract requirements, commercial expectations, and legal and regulatory standards.

  Manages the process of proposal distribution and approval to operational leadership prior to customer submittal.

  Communicates all contractual requirements, implications, interpretations, and changes to senior management and affected business team disciplines and supports resolution of contract issues and disputes.

  Ensures the terms of contractual agreements are written in language consistent with negotiated commercial terms, legally binding, and in accordance with the desires of the parties.

  Participates in the negotiation and review process for proposals, lease agreements, contracts, letter agreements, and other commercial arrangements with customers, suppliers, and service providers.

  Ensures all documents are completed in a timely and accurate manner by assisting with drafting of legal documents as required by the company and proposing alternative language and modifications as required.

  Identifies, develops, enhances, and implements contract management procedures and processes, and introduces the best new practice processes as required.

  Maintain contact with management and customer representatives concerning contractual execution and clarifications. Builds customer relationships to mitigate contractual risks.

  Monitors contract performance and assist in the preparation of management and other internal reports. Assists in the audit, investigation, and resolution of contract compliance questions.

  Provides guidance and interpretation (conducting research where necessary) regarding contractual obligations and compliance.

  Participates in and supports strategic decision-making and business analysis with well-supported analysis and insight.

  
  

Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in business, legal studies or complementary general studies field from an accredited university. Five or more years combined paralegal experience, preferably working directly with transaction contracts. Demonstrated experience in negotiating and contract drafting as well as knowledge of legal, financial, financial, accounting, and standard business practices related to contracts that consider cultural norms and the client's best interest. Strong ethics and experience promoting adherence to company policies and procurement rules and regulations. Knowledge of current and legally binding contractual language and terminology. Successful supervisory skills of professional staff, and a positive, flexible, and service-oriented attitude toward internal and external customers. Outstanding analytical, presentation and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate, update, persuade, and/or facilitate discussions with all levels of employees, management, customers, and sales prospects. Project management skills to manage competing deal timelines, detail-oriented, inquisitive, proactive, highly motivated, and can work independently to meet deadlines.

Planning and organizational skills are necessary to prioritize, assign and coordinate workload of assigned areas within a multiple project setting. Computer skills necessary to operate word processing, spreadsheets or database applications, project management tools, email, and web-based applications.

Preferred Job Skills

* Advance degree in law and/or formal training in business transaction contracts.

* Direct contracting experience in aircraft leasing, aviation finance, or other similar experience.

* Familiarity with corporate compliance policies and procedures, audits, and management.

* Knowledge of the relevant aviation industry is desirable, cargo aircraft maintenance and operations, aircraft leasing, and FAA terminology.