Corporate Counsel Temp
Join Atlas Air Worldwide. Move the World with Us!
At Atlas Air Worldwide, we’re not just an airline, we’re a global engine powering cargo, passenger, and leasing operations across more than 70 countries. As a leader in outsourced aviation logistics, we’re built on a foundation of safety , service excellence , integrity , innovation , teamwork , and responsibility . With over 30 years of history, a modern all-Boeing fleet, and nearly 5,000 teammates collaborating across operations, technical, and corporate functions, we’re driven by purpose.
If you're ready to grow, innovate, and help us deliver excellence every single day, you belong here.
Position Summary: We are seeking an experienced corporate attorney to support a broad range of commercial and corporate matters partnering closely with the internal business team to provide practical business-oriented advice in fast paced and dynamic business environment.
Major Job Accountabilities:
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including:
Customer charter agreements
Strategic sourcing and vendor agreements
Aircraft-related services and MRO support contracts
Facilities and airport leasing contracts
Ground handling, fueling, catering, and logistics contracts
Develop and maintain contract templates and playbooks to streamline procurement processes
Advise procurement teams on risk allocation, contract strategy, and supplier disputes
Provide assistance on key corporate transactions including JVs and acquisition
Develop and maintain contract templates and playbooks to streamline procurement processes
Advise procurement teams on risk allocation, contract strategy, and supplier disputes
Lead legal support for IT related agreements
Provide advice on cybersecurity data, protection and data processing
Provide support on general corporate and legal matters including
Day-to-day legal counsel on general corporate matters across business units
Support governance, policy development, and internal compliance initiatives
Assist with managing corporate branches
Assist with dispute resolution, claims, and pre-litigation matters
Collaborate with external counsel as needed
Work closely with procurement, finance, operations, compliance, and executive leadership
Translate legal risks into clear, actionable business guidance
Contribute to continuous improvement of legal processes and contract lifecycle management
Qualifications:
JD Degree
3 to 10 years of relevant legal experience (law firm or in house)
New York bar admission
Must be well suited for a fast pace entrepreneurial environment
Ability to lead and interact with the senior levels of the organization
Comfortable in rolling sleeves in a lean environment
Strong team, interpersonal and communication skills
High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail
Why Join Us
Opportunity to work at scale in a global, operationally complex industry
High visibility across key business functions
Collaborative, pragmatic legal team environment
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to afford equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, place of birth, age, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable in accordance with federal, state and local laws.
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Competitive compensation will be offered based on a variety of factors, including a candidate's experience, skills, education, geographic location, internal equity and other factors. In addition, a range of benefits to include medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, as well as generous paid time off, and 401K contributions are offered as a part of the total compensation package.
Pay Range $156,000 — $156,000 USD
At Atlas Air Worldwide , we believe in the power of people, the promise of innovation, and the responsibility we hold to each other, to our customers, and to the planet. Join us and be part of a team that lifts more than cargo; we lift ambition.