Senior Legal Counsel

Rocket Lab; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aerospace and defense seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to manage and support a wide range of corporate legal issues and contract negotiations. The role requires a legal professional with extensive experience and a strong understanding of corporate law, focused on providing legal advice and mitigating risk, particularly within the context of US operations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of law firm or in-house experience required.
• Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Safran in corporate, contractual, and litigation matters.
• Managing negotiation of commercial contracts.
• Providing legal support on various matters including regulatory issues.

Skills

Negotiation

Verbal communication

Written communication

Risk analysis

Problem-solving

Education

PhD, Doctorate

Law degree from an accredited law school

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Legal Counsel

Published 06.13.2025

Company : Safran Job field : Legal Location : Irving , Texas , United States Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full-time Required degree : PhD, Doctorate Required experience : More than 5 years Professional status : Professional, Engineer & Manager Salary range : TBD

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Published 06.13.2025

Job Description

The Senior Legal Counsel is responsible for supporting Safran in a broad range general corporate, contractual matters and litigation matters with a focus on the U.S. Safran Electronics & Defense parameter. Working closely with Safran Electronics & Defense's management and other cross-functional groups (e.g., finance, tax, and human resources), the Senior Legal Counsel is responsible for managing and supporting the negotiation of commercial contracts and for providing legal support on a wide variety of matters, including employment, litigation and disputes, strategic transactions, real estate and regulatory issues. The Senior Legal Counsel will often interact with internal and external business clients while addressing complex issues in an accurate, clear, and concise manner.

• Focal point for the U.S. Safran Electronics & Defense parameter on US legal matters.
• Identify and mitigate business and legal risks in prospective and existing contracts and ensure the necessary internal approvals from management have been obtained.
• Review, draft, and negotiate a diverse range of corporate and transactional agreements and documents.
• Perform contract negotiations directly with customers and suppliers and support leadership during higher level negotiations.
• Coordinate and manage the appropriate cross-functional leadership in a variety of areas, such as tax, finance, engineering, compliance, insurance, litigation and human resources.
• Review, draft, and negotiate a diverse range of corporate and transactional agreements and documents.
• Work on ad hoc legal projects, including but not limited to, new policies, templates and processes, and other corporate legal and regulatory matters.
• Manage and support resolution of formal disputes and litigation.
• Ensure compliance with Safran legal practices and applicable laws and regulations.

Job Requirements

• Ability to negotiate, draft, review, and revise a wide range of contractual documents in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to convey complex information in a way that others can readily follow.
• Business-focused with the capacity to resolve complex issues with creative solutions while meeting Safran requirements for risk mitigation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and to organize and prioritize job duties effectively with minimal direction in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent negotiating and persuasive skills, both in one-on-one and group situations.
• Strong understanding of corporate law and contractual principles.
• Ability to systematically analyze potential risk and complex issues, drawing relevant conclusions and implementing appropriate solutions.
• Business acumen with the ability to recognize risk elements in business transactions and to understand the products or services that are the subject matter of a contract.
• Ability to interact effectively and in a professional and supportive manner with persons in all job responsibilities and from all backgrounds.

But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)

• Seven or more years of combined law firm or in-house experience.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Law degree from an accredited law school required.
• Legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and similar software applications.

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

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2201 W. Royal Lane Irving, TX 75063

Irving

Texas United States

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