In-House Counsel – Sales and Supply Chain Transactions

JOB SUMMARY\:
The In-House Counsel – Sales and Supply Chain Transactions will function as a member of the Textron Aviation Inc. legal department, located in Wichita, Kansas. This role supports Textron Aviation’s aircraft sales and supply chain organizations on a broad range of issues pertaining to domestic and international transactions for the sale and purchase of goods and services. Other duties may be assigned as well. The successful candidate will office in Wichita, KS, working directly with business counterparts (not a remote position). This position reports to a Deputy General Counsel or other legal department attorney, depending on candidates’ level experience.

The successful candidate must be an approachable, solution focused, and proactive business partner and legal advisor. This position requires a candidate with a broad range of legal skills, demonstrated expertise in commercial transactions, both domestically and internationally, and a working knowledge of general aviation. Candidates with knowledge of UCC contract law, U.S. government procurements, aircraft ownership structures, aircraft registration and supply chain contracts are preferred.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES\:

• Position will be a workstream intake point into the legal department.

• Partner closely with business leaders and cross-functional counterparts to support business objectives.

• Provide practical, business-oriented legal guidance on contract terms, risk allocation, and negotiation strategy.

• Draft, negotiate, and review contracts and other legal documents related to aircraft sales and supply chain and manufacturing agreements, both domestic and international.

• Develop and deliver training on various preventive and substantive legal and compliance matters for leadership and the business.

• Participate in and support other legal matters and activities, as required.