Senior Legal Counsel
Description
General information
Entity
Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ""World's Best Companies 2025"" ranking.
Reference number
2026-191874Job details
Domain
Performance and Support
Job field / Job profile
Legal - Legal and contracts
Job title
Senior Legal Counsel
Employment type
Permanent
Professional category
Employees / Staff
Part time / Full time
Full-time
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.
The position will be based in Rockford, Illinois or Grand Prairie, Texas.
But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)
Essential Skills:
• Ability to negotiate and draft 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.
Specific Qualifications:
• Five 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 and licensed to practice law.
• Legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship.
Candidate skills & requirements
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Focal point for the U.S. Safran Electronics & Defense division on all 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.
Annual salary
TBD
Job location
Job location
North America, United States, Texas
City (-ies)
Applicant criteria
Minimum education level achieved
Master Degree
Minimum experience level required
More than 5 years
ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency
No