Job Description

Take off with Airbus Helicopters!

Airbus Helicopters is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel(m/f) to join the Legal Department based in Marignane, France

Join us to shape the future of aeronautics and help protect lives during missions accomplished thanks to our helicopters.

The Marignane site, the 3rd largest industrial site in France, near Marseille and Aix-en-Provence, is undergoing a deep transformation to offer a high-tech, inclusive, and environmentally friendly working environment.

You will live a unique professional experience, at the heart of the manufacturing of our helicopters.

To learn more about our site and our activities: Airbus Helicopters - Marignane

Your main missions will be:

• Handling of Claims and litigations from and towards our suppliers and customers (with support of the Legal Contracts team);

• Deploy and provide training internally on commercial claims, be creative in identifying new ways to increase awareness and become a real partner to internal stakeholders (procurement, sales...)

• Draft legal risk assessment notes to internal stakeholders;

• Participate to negotiations with suppliers and customers in case of dispute to ensure a resolution of the matter;

• Draft settlement agreements and negotiate such settlements;

• Coordinate with external counsels and internal stakeholders support to any litigation involving Airbus Helicopters including product liability, and criminal cases.

• Conduct discoveries for US litigations (document production and depositions);

Your profile:

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as an in-house or as legal counsel, specialised in contract or litigation;
• Experience in industry and/or abroad is a plus;
• Fluent in English (written and oral - able to negotiate in English);
• Good communication skills
• Good team player
• Analytical skills
• Legal risks management

3 Reasons to join us:

OurValues Six essential values form the core of our company. Defined for employees by employees, our Airbus values shape the DNA of our business, reflecting the unique mix of qualities found in each member of our global family.

Inclusion and diversity We foster an inclusive and rewarding work environment, where everyone's diversity is valued and respected. An inclusive and diverse workforce is the engine of innovation at Airbus. It makes us unique and contributes to better problem-solving.

Compensation and benefits

At Airbus, we build the future together and your success is our priority.

Expect a global, competitive, and transparent compensation package (including salaries, bonuses, profit-sharing, participation, and preferred share ownership plan), designed to reward the impact and performance you bring, both individually and collectively.

We invest in your complete well-being: professional development (training, mentoring, international mobility), health coverage, retirement, and a commitment to a supported work-life balance (parental support, flexibility).

And for your daily life, benefits that make a difference:

• A dynamic CSE (Social and Economic Committee) offering many advantages (company restaurant, children's leisure center, associations and sports complex, travel allowances, etc.).

• Transport facilities: Take advantage of our company shuttles or the reimbursement of your annual transport pass.

Our recruitment process:

• Apply online.
• Analysis of your application by the recruitment department.
• Our positions require a security clearance, complete the questionnaire that will be sent to you.
• Conduct recruitment interviews: HR interview and technical interview with your future manager
• Receive the job offer!

Ready to take off? Give a new dimension to your career by applyingonline now!

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.

Company:

Airbus Helicopters SAS

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Classe Emploi (France): Classe G14

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Legal <JF-CG-LE>

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