Assistant General Counsel

SUMMARY

Airshare is a company that values its people and recognizes their contributions to the success of the organization. We believe in teamwork and collaboration to ensure that customers are safely and punctually transported to their destinations. Whether you work as a pilot, mechanic, or part of the operations team, Airshare acknowledges the critical role each individual plays in the seamless execution of every trip. The company prides itself on delivering exceptional service and has fostered a dynamic and rewarding culture.

Airshare is seeking a self-motivated candidate who can help us achieve our goals of managing a high-volume of agreement negotiations, overseeing litigation management and related legal matters, providing legal guidance on data privacy and other emerging technology issues and assisting in the day-to-day approval process for contracts and other legal matters. The successful candidate will be an engaged and resourceful self-starter, comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment and excellent at building strong relationships. The role is based at Airshare’s Corporate Headquarters in Overland Park, KS (on-site; not remote or hybrid).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Develop a detailed understanding of Airshare’s service lines and aircraft and their associated risks
• Negotiate various vendor agreements with an understanding of how the vendor will support Airshare’s business and the risks associated with the vendor’s services or products
• Manage all phases of litigation and dispute resolution matters, including case strategy, risk assessment, budget oversight, and coordination with internal stakeholders, while directing and evaluating outside counsel to ensure high-quality legal representation, cost-effective case management and alignment with organizational objectives.
• Draft and negotiate professional services and technology-related agreements, including master services agreements, engagement letters, confidentiality agreements, business associate agreements, SaaS agreements, data protection agreements, software licenses, subcontractor agreements, government contracts, and related statements of work
• Lead the organization’s data privacy and cybersecurity compliance efforts by advising on applicable laws and regulations, managing privacy-related risks, and evaluating emerging legal technologies, including artificial intelligence and automation tools, to ensure responsible adoption, regulatory compliance, and operational effectiveness
• Evaluate and improve contracting process activities, leveraging technology to create efficiency.
• Performs other duties and assignments, as required