Senior Legal Counsel - SITA Switzerland Sarl

WELCOME TO SITA  

SITA is the leading specialist in air transport communications and information technology. We don’t just connect the global aviation industry, we apply decades of experience and expertise to address almost every core business, operational, baggage, and passenger process in air transport. As an organization, we cover 95% of all international air travel destinations and work with over 2,800 air transport and government customers in every corner of the globe. Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of technology while embracing our collaborative, and inclusive culture.  

Ready to redefine air travel? The journey starts here, with you at SITA.  

ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM:  

Under the overall accountability of the Group General Counsel & Company Secretary, SITA is looking for an experienced legal officer, preferably a paralegal, to be a key player in a small team devoted to the support of all customer and related activity in the Americas Geography, primarily focusing on the work SITA does at US and Canadian Airports and in the field of communications & data exchange. This is a sleeves rolled up deal support role – requiring strong attention to both the control and enablement aspects of the legal function.

On top of the functional skills and experience, this position requires a high sense of ownership, strong commercial acumen, the willingness to get into the detail while keeping a clear sense of direction and purpose and the ability to work with colleagues across the SITA business – whether in Sales, Bid and Proposal Management, Finance, Tax, Operations, Engineering, Product or elsewhere.

This important role reports to the Head of Legal for the Americas Region who is based in Atlanta.  The principal internal client is SITA’s North American (NAM) GEO Sales team, led by SITA’s NAM, Vice President.  The role will involve direct customer negotiations and interactions, challenging and influencing stakeholders, fostering relationships, and navigating complex, ambiguous situations to deliver transformative outcomes.  It is also highly pragmatic in focus: this is about stuff that needs doing each day. 

 WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Provide advice and counsel to sales, bid managers, proposal managers and customer solution teams
• Successfully lead contract negotiations with customers to ensure SITA has both protected its interests while supporting its customers’ needs
• Provide complex risk assessment analysis to internal stakeholders
• Plan, manage and address areas of legal risk and /or compliance on AMER GEO projects
• Support Purchasing group with supplier contracts and negotiations
• Maintain excellent inter-personnel communications and relationships
• Strong drafting with the ability to clearly communicate complex legal and factual matters

EXPERIENCE:

• Qualified Lawyer, licensed in at least one U.S. State
• Thrive in a fast-paced, change-oriented commercial environment and you understand financial principles and practices in a multi-national corporate context.
• 7+ years relevant work experience
• Strong project management principles (task identification and prioritization, timeline management, results focus)
• Analytical mindset with the ability to assess complex situations and develop appropriate strategies
• Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Completely fluent in English (written and spoken); all other languages a real plus

WHAT WE OFFER:   

At SITA, we disrupt the status quo, by empowering our people to pioneer innovations that touch the lives of billions. Bringing together diverse minds from across the globe, we foster a dynamic and positive workplace culture, that values our talented team members for their contributions and dedication. Check out our core benefits, enabling our people across the globe: 

Flex Week: Work from home up to 2 days/week (depending on the needs of your team and your customers) 

⏰Flex Day: Shape your workday to suit your life and your plans. 

Flex-Location: Take up to 30 days a year to work from any location in the world. 

Employee Wellbeing: We’ve got you covered with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), available to you and your dependents 24/7, 365 days/year, and Champion Health – a personalized, proactive platform to support diverse wellbeing needs.

Professional Development: Level up your skills with our training platforms, including LinkedIn Learning! 

Competitive Benefits: Access competitive benefits tailored to the local market and your employment status.

US Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

SITA is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s affirmative action plan or policy statement, please email Isabel.Woodall@sita.aero. 

If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please e-mail Roberto.Bonilla@sita.aero or call 1-770-850-4500. This Talent Acquisition Consultant will assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online.

Please send application follow up messages or questions about the SITA career site to Roberto.bonilla@sita.aero.