Assistant General Counsel

Airshare Careers; Leawood (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Two 401(k) plans with employer match

Relocation flights

On-site gym with sauna

Group fitness classes

Bicycle sharing access

On-site café and food truck

Covered parking

Airshare Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Airshare is seeking a licensed attorney to join our Kansas/Missouri operations as a senior in-house counsel. You will oversee contracts, negotiate vendor agreements, manage litigation, and guide privacy and cybersecurity compliance to support safe, timely transportation of customers.

This role requires a JD, admission to practice in Kansas or Missouri, at least five years of relevant experience (aviation preferred), and exceptional written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Kansas or Missouri.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience.
• Experience in aviation is preferred but not required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate professional services and technology-related agreements, including MSAs, NDAs, data protection agreements, and SaaS contracts.
• Manage all phases of litigation and dispute resolution with internal stakeholders and outside counsel.
• Lead data privacy and cybersecurity compliance efforts and advise on applicable laws and regulations.
• Evaluate and improve contracting processes, leveraging technology for efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to align with organizational objectives.

Skills

Legal experience

Aviation familiarity

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Summary

Airshare is a company that values its people and recognizes their contributions to the success of the organization. We believe in teamwork and collaboration to ensure that customers are safely and punctually transported to their destinations. Whether you work as a pilot, mechanic, or part of the operations team, Airshare acknowledges the critical role each individual plays in the seamless execution of every trip. The company prides itself on delivering exceptional service and has fostered a dynamic and rewarding culture.

Essential Duties

• Develop a detailed understanding of Airshare’s service lines and aircraft and their associated risks
• Negotiate various vendor agreements with an understanding of how the vendor will support Airshare’s business and the risks associated with the vendor’s services or products
• Manage all phases of litigation and dispute resolution matters, including case strategy, risk assessment, budget oversight, and coordination with internal stakeholders, while directing and evaluating outside counsel to ensure high-quality legal representation, cost-effective case management and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Draft and negotiate professional services and technology-related agreements, including master services agreements, engagement letters, confidentiality agreements, business associate agreements, SaaS agreements, data protection agreements, software licenses, subcontractor agreements, government contracts, and related statements of work
• Lead the organization’s data privacy and cybersecurity compliance efforts by advising on applicable laws and regulations, managing privacy-related risks, and evaluating emerging legal technologies, including artificial intelligence and automation tools, to ensure responsible adoption, regulatory compliance, and operational effectiveness
• Evaluate and improve contracting process activities, leveraging technology to create efficiency.
• Perform other duties and assignments, as required

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must be licensed to practice law in Kansas or Missouri and must possess a Doctor of Jurisprudence.

• Experience in an aviation setting preferred, but not required
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience
• Must be highly organized with the ability to handle multiple projects at once
• Strong written and verbal skill with an attention to detail

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance – if you choose to participate, coverage will commence on the first day of the month following your date of hire
• Airshare offers a no-cost medical and dental option at the employee level
• Optional supplemental insurance benefits (accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life, short-term/long-term disability, and pet)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company-paid term life insurance equal to 1.5 times your annual salary
• Two 401(k) retirement plans with employer match – you will be eligible to participate on the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• PTO is accrued based on the length of employment
• 11 holidays per year
• Access to relocation flights
• FREE Full Size on-site Gym with locker rooms and Sauna
• Group Fitness Classes and various activities (pickleball, running club, ping pong, etc.)
• FREE Access to Bicycle sharing
• Indoor and Outdoor Common areas with WIFI
• On-site café and Food Truck on Wednesdays
• Amazon Delivery lockers
• Covered Parking

Airshare is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority/Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation