Overview WELCOME TO SITA AT BORDERS How do you balance secure and robust borders with the demands of modern passengers that want seamless travel, empowered by mobile technology?
At SITA, we have a rich heritage of over 25 years in delivering cutting-edge border management solutions. We empower our customers to build and maintain secure borders and cover the entire passenger journey, end-to-end, using cutting-edge digital travel and biometric technology.
As a truly international and diverse organisation, we are proud to be the trusted partner for more than 70 governments, including all G20 nations. Our extensive reach covers 85% of all international air passengers, making us the clear global leader in border management solutions.
It's an exciting time to join the border management world. Political changes bring new challenges, and new technologies bring new opportunities.
Are you ready to love your job? The adventure begins right here, with you, at SITA.
PURPOSE We are seeking an enthusiastic and talented Commercial Legal Counsel to join our Legal Director in support of the SITA at Borders Business Unit. This is a global role covering EURO, MEA, APAC and AMER. You will work with a diverse and internationally-minded team, contributing your legal expertise on business activities, transactions, and large-scale projects, and supporting the team to secure great results in an efficient, legally-sound and compliant way. International travel in support of this work is highly likely.
Key Responsibilities Legal Support for the Borders Business Unit: Advise on day-to-day business activities and transactions for the Business Unit, working closely with the Legal Director, the wider Legal Team around the globe, and supporting the Business Unit's contract management team.Transaction Management: Lead legal support on customer, partner, and supplier transactions, including negotiations and contract development.Strategic Deal Advisory: Assistance on major strategic deals such as industry partnerships and joint ventures.Contracting & Dispute Resolution: Advise on material contract matters and support dispute resolution processes, including potential or active claims and litigations.Risk Mitigation: Contribute to long-term projects that address legal risks, privacy and compliance issues, ensuring alignment with business strategies.Training & Development: Prepare and deliver legal training to sales and support teams to enhance understanding of contractual and legal issues.Qualifications EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES Experience: At least 4 years of post-qualification commercial technology legal experience, either in private practice or in-house. Experience of the aviation sector or government departments is beneficial but is not essential.Positive and Collaborative: Exceptional communication skills to advise and influence key stakeholders across multiple regions.Self-Starter: Able to work independently, showing initiative to get tasks done.Analytical Thinker: Ability to navigate complex legal landscapes and offer legally sound but innovative solutions.International Perspective: Experience working across multiple jurisdictions or a keen interest in handling international matters.Education & Qualifications Bachelors or Masters degree in Law.What We Offer We're all about diversity. We operate in 200 countries and speak 60 different languages and cultures. We're really proud of our inclusive environment. Our offices are comfortable and fun places to work, and we make sure you get to work from home too. Find out what it's like to join our team and take a step closer to your best life ever.
Flex Week: Work from home up to 2 days/week (depending on your team's needs)
Flex Day: Make your workday suit your life and plans.
Flex-Location: Take up to 30 days a year to work from any location in the world.
Employee Wellbeing: We have got you covered with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), for you and your dependents 24/7, 365 days/year. We also offer Champion Health - a personalized platform that supports a range of wellbeing needs.
Professional Development: Level up your skills with our training platforms, including LinkedIn Learning!
Competitive Benefits: Competitive benefits that make sense with both your local market and employment status.
SITA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce. In support of our Employment Equity Program, we encourage women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities to apply and self-identify in the application process.
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