Senior Legal Counsel

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Job Description:

Job Summary: 

This attorney will be part of the U.S. Legal and Compliance team in a generalist role and the North American lead for anti-bribery and corruption and ethics & compliance for the Helicopters division. With regard to the latter, this position has primarily responsibility for directing, managing, and coordinating activities regarding anti-bribery and corruption and ethics compliance policies, programs, and implementation for Airbus Helicopters, Inc. (the “Company”) and Airbus Helicopters Canada Ltd. (“AHCA”) (collectively, “Airbus Helicopters North America” or “AHNA”). This attorney will be responsible for advising internal and external customers and suppliers, as well as Airbus colleagues worldwide, on U.S. legal and compliance matters. In addition, the attorney must be ready to handle anything and everything that walks through the door.

Primary Responsibilities:

Ethics & Compliance Management: 25

• Provide operational leadership and strategic direction to enhance and sustain the Ethics & Compliance program for Airbus Helicopters North America.  Responsible for creating and leading program assessments, developing and executing action plans, and championing the program.  Requires regular interaction with and advice to other functions, including, but not limited to, Sales & Marketing, Military Programs, Strategy & Transformation, Commercial Programs, Procurement, Finance, and Human Resources.
• Promote, enhance, and sustain a training program relating to Airbus Group Ethics & Compliance and anti-bribery and corruption policies/directives, methods and initiatives in order to promote a strong ethical culture consistent with Airbus Values, Code of Conduct, and Speak Up principles and to ensure awareness of the Ethics & Compliance program.
• Provide training and guidance on and handle compliance with Airbus tools for group Ethics & Compliance and anti-bribery and corruption policies/directives and methods, including, but not limited to, Gifts & Hospitality, Sponsorship, Donations & Corporate Memberships, Anti-Money Laundering/Know Your Customer, Supplier Compliance Review/Know Your Supplier, and Conflicts of Interest.
• Monitor changes to Airbus Ethics & Compliance and anti-bribery and corruption policies/directives and methods, including the implementation of new policies/directives and methods on additional subjects, communicate such changes and additions to applicable AHNA personnel and ensure such information is cascaded as needed, and prepare, handle, and/or refine Company or AHCA practices and procedures implementing existing and new policies/directives and methods.
• Maintain AHNA Ethics & Compliance library on intranet Document Center with current versions of applicable group, divisional, or regional policies/directives, methods, forms, and other applicable documents.
• Continuously monitor Airbus and external resources for changes in U.S. federal, state, and local laws and regulations pertaining to Ethics & Compliance and anti-bribery and corruption matters and communicate such changes to affected Company personnel and support similar efforts for AHCA.

Third Party and Transactions Management: 25

• Direct and implement compliance by AHNA with Airbus and Airbus Helicopters policies/directives, methods, processes & guidelines with respect to Third Party and Transactions Management (as defined in such policies/directives and including, but not limited to, sales intermediaries, lobbyists/special advisors, distributors, resellers, mergers & acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, and teaming agreements), as tailored to U.S. or Canadian laws, regulations and cultural norms.
• Promulgate procedures and practices to ensure that AHNA aligns with foregoing Third Party and Transactions Management requirements.
• Coordinate and handle data collection, due diligence reviews, and risk evaluations to obtain requisite approvals for origination or renewal of engagements of sales intermediaries, lobbyists/special advisors, and distributors/resellers in accordance with applicable Third Party Management policies/directives.
• Draft and negotiate contracts with duly approved Third Parties.
• Lead compliance with applicable Airbus/Airbus Helicopters policies/directives and methods on payment of Third Parties, including obtaining approval of invoices in Airbus eNESS tool when required.
• Coordinate and handle data collection, due diligence reviews, and risk evaluations to obtain requisite approvals for mergers & acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, teaming agreements, and any other covered arrangements in accordance with applicable Transaction Management policies/directives.
• Draft, negotiate, and/or provide legal advice with respect to contracts for transactions subject to group or divisional Transaction Management policies/directives.
• Handle, if requested, and support post-merger/acquisition implementation of Airbus anti-bribery and corruption and Ethics & Compliance programs at any acquired entity.
• Develop and sustain a training program and tools to promote awareness of and compliance with these Third Party and Transaction Management requirements among all affected employees and senior AHNA management.

Risk Management: 15

• Lead, in coordination with the Company’s Head of Legal & Compliance and US OneRoof Human Resources management, the investigation of matters relating to the Company reported to Airbus OpenLine, any resulting corrective or remedial action, and any related reporting to Airbus North America One Roof compliance organization.
• Manage reporting of Company and AHCA investigations in the Alert Management Module (AMM) of Airbus My Integrity platform in accordance with applicable Airbus group requirements.
• Direct and lead procedures to detect, investigate, and remediate non-compliance.  Prepare and coordinate disclosures to U.S. governmental authorities, as necessary, in conjunction with other members of the Legal & Compliance department and/or affected functions.
• Support preparation of Compliance portions of proposal presentations to Airbus Helicopters Finance Committee or other reviewing entities.
• Perform compliance assessments, as required, in accordance with Anti-Money Laundering/Know Your Customer and Supplier Compliance Review/Know Your Supplier directives and methods.
• Represent the Company or AHNA, as requested, in Ethics & Compliance or anti-corruption associations and other outside forums and with government departments and agencies, as necessary, in coordination with the Company’s Head of Legal & Compliance.
• Coordinate risk assessments and serve as the Company’s focal point pertaining to anti-bribery and corruption and Ethics & Compliance as part of the Airbus Enterprise Risk Management system.

Support Management: 10

• Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with Airbus North America One Roof and Airbus Helicopters compliance organizations, as well as with compliance personnel at Airbus headquarters and in other Airbus companies in North America.
• Advise, instruct, and support Ethics & Compliance Representatives (ECRs) for the Company and AHCA and identify new, additional, or replacement ECRs, as needed, and support their appointment and induction into the Airbus ECR network.
• Establish, implement, and monitor appropriate metrics to measure the effectiveness and continuous improvement of the Ethics & Compliance program for AHNA.  Prepare reports for the Company’s Head of Legal & Compliance or other AHI or AHCA senior leadership, as requested.
• Assist with group, divisional, or regional initiatives to establish or implement focus groups or similar associations with customers, suppliers, or other third parties to exchange on anti-bribery and corruption or Ethics & Compliance programs, procedures, or processes.
• Identify and manage Ethics & Compliance resource requirements for budgeting and execution.

Provide &39;One-Roof&39; Legal Support to: 15

• Business functions, including Sales, Contracts, Civil Programs, Support & Services, Industry, and Engineering.
• Shared Services functions, including Finance, Procurement, Human Resources, Government Relations, Safety, Quality, Information Management, Strategy & Transformation, and Communications.
• All sites and affiliates in US and Canada and Europe-based affiliates, as requested, on U.S. matters.

Claims & Litigation Support/Other Legal Support: 10

• Assist with the prosecution or defense of any formal legal claims brought by or against the Company or AHCA as directed by the Company’s Head of Legal & Compliance, including, but not limited to, assisting with the issuance and implementation of litigation holds and with the collection and provision of relevant information and documentation, as well as the identification of subject matter experts and fact witnesses, to respond to discovery requests.
• Draft, negotiate, and/or provided legal advice on contracts to support sales and procurement of products and services and assist with the licensing of software and protection of the Company&39;s intellectual property and data.
• Perform other assignments relating to legal support of projects, transactions, initiatives, or other matters for the Company or AHCA, as advised by the Company’s Head of Legal & Compliance.

Additional Responsibilities:  

Other duties as assigned   

Qualified Experience and Training: 

Education:

Required

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school

Experience:

Required

• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience practicing law.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in anti-bribery and corruption or ethics compliance or a combination of compliance, operations, program/function management, and/or risk management roles.

Preferred

• Experience leading multi-functional teams with members that are not direct reports.
• Experience working in a large, diverse, multi-national organization.
• Five (5) years of experience in creating or implementing a proactive Ethics & Compliance or risk management program.

Licensure/Certifications:

Required

• Admitted to the bar and in good standing with a license to practice law in at least one U.S. state.

Preferred

• None

Travel Required:

• <5 Domestic and International

Citizenship:

• Authorized to work in the US

Clearance:

• None

Qualified Skills: 

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

Required

• Experience with global organizations and international transactions, particularly those involving Europe or Canada.
• Ability to work under pressure and effectively run multiple complex projects and responsibilities with contending priorities and deadlines.
• Experience in and skills to achieve independent research and analysis of issues, provide related clear and understandable guidance to client representatives regarding potential risks, and develop mitigation plans and alternative solutions for legal, compliance, and contractual risks.
• Must be self-starter and have the ability to operate independently as well as to function as productive team member.

Preferred

• Knowledge of U.S. regulatory matters (e.g., antitrust, CFIUS, ESG, immigration, employee benefits, export control, FAR) and bankruptcy laws.
• Knowledge of aerospace or aviation industry.
• Experience with software licensing, data-centric service agreements, and other digital transactions.
• Knowledge of and experience with government contracts, including FAR and DFAR.
• Business sense, including a well-developed understanding of the business model and associated risks so that alternative approaches may be considered, developed and implemented.

Communication Skills:

Required:

• Communicate in verbal and written form in English to effectively to negotiate and present.

Preferred:

• Conversational ability in German, French, and/or Spanish is a plus.

Technical Systems Proficiency:

Required:

• Word, Adobe

Preferred:

• Google Suite, Westlaw/Practical Law

Complexity of the Role:

Level of Decision Making:

• Position responsible for directing, managing, and coordinating a wide range of complex activities to implement detailed Airbus anti-bribery and corruption and ethics compliance policies/directives/methods and programs with Company and AHCA personnel, with various external actors (including sales intermediaries, lobbyists/special advisors, distributors, and resellers as defined or classified by Airbus or Airbus Helicopters), and in complex transactions (mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, partnerships, consortiums, and teaming agreements).  The responsibilities for One Roof legal support, contract drafting, negotiation, and legal advice, and claims & litigation support likewise entail analysis and execution of complex and often complicated requests, issues, or assignments.  This position requires integrity and resolution in decision-making, particularly in addressing competing or conflicting interests.

Organizational information:

Reports to the Vice President, Legal Affairs & Head of Legal & Compliance

Direct Reports:

Is this a people manager? No        

of Exempt Reports:      0

              of Non-exempt Reports:  0   

Job Dimensions:

• Directly responsible for ensuring corporate/regional adherence to Airbus anti-bribery and corruption and ethics compliance requirements across all business function areas and can contribute to successful achievement of other matters requiring legal support and successful resolution of legal claims.

Nature of Contacts:

•  This position will require mature and articulate communication and interaction with senior levels of management and professionals both in and outside of Airbus.
• Involved, negotiation-type communication daily with internal and external parties.

Physical Requirements:

• Onsite or remote: >60 at AHNA or other Airbus North America facility (balance of time to be worked remotely, with percentage of remote v. onsite subject to modification with manager’s agreement).
• Vision: able to see and read computer screens and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents and reports daily.
• Hearing: able to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone daily and to hear sounds on the production floor including safety warnings or alarms occasionally.
• Speaking:  able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications daily.
• Equipment Operation:  able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment daily.
• Carrying: able to carry documents, drawings, electronic equipment up to 15 lbs daily.
• Lifting:  able to lift documents, drawings, electronic equipment up to 15 lbs daily.
• Pushing / Pulling:  able to push and pull small office furniture and some equipment occasionally.
• Sitting:  able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on the computer daily.
• Squatting / Kneeling:  able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving occasionally.
• Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on the production floor daily.
• Travel:  able to travel independently and at short notice occasionally.
• Walking:  able to walk through office daily and production areas including uneven surfaces occasionally.
• Administrative position only PPE required: Steel-toed shoes are required for all shop floor visits, appropriate hearing/eye protection may also be required when visiting the shop floor.

Equal Opportunity:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status

As a leader in our field, Airbus Helicopters, Inc. provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.  

As a matter of policy, Airbus Helicopters, Inc. does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered.

Airbus Helicopters, Inc. does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice.

NOTE:  Airbus Helicopters, Inc. reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.  This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

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Job Posting End Date: 04.11.2024

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