Head of Legal – North America

LMI Aerospace, Inc.; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Competitive wages

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Sonaca North America is seeking a Head of Legal – North America to lead the in-house legal team across North America and collaborate with the Group Chief Legal Officer. You will oversee contracts, compliance, governance, and strategic transactions, ensuring alignment with Sonaca Group policies and U.S.

law. The role requires a J.D., bar admission, 5–8 years in-house or law-firm experience, and aerospace/manufacturing exposure.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar admission.
• 5–8 years of in-house or law-firm experience in contracts, employment matters, and M&A.
• Experience in aerospace or manufacturing industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and NDAs.
• Coordinate cross-border matters with the Group Chief Legal Officer.
• Manage outside counsel, budgets, and spend.
• Prepare and monitor the North American legal budget.
• Support M&A activities and due diligence.
• Educate management on legal issues and policy compliance.
• Contribute to governance and corporate records for NA entities.

Skills

Corporate law

Contract drafting

M&A

Budget management

Litigation management

Export controls

Intellectual property

Communicating with senior management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sonaca North America is seeking a Head of Legal – North America to lead the in-house legal team across North America and collaborate with the Group Chief Legal Officer. You will oversee contracts, compliance, governance, and strategic transactions, ensuring alignment with Sonaca Group policies and U.S.

law. The role requires a J.D., bar admission, 5–8 years in-house or law-firm experience, and aerospace/manufacturing exposure.