Contracts & Labor Attorney
Total Airport Services, Inc.

Job Info

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SUMMARY


The role will oversee the preparation and execution of all contracts for TAS vendors and customer IATA contracts. They will work with appropriate partners to negotiate terms, ensure legal compliance, and set official contract strategies. Additionally, an ideal candidate must have experience handling employment cases, including discrimination, wage and hour matters, performance management, wrongful termination and Federal, State, City, and county ordinances.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.


Essential job duties and responsibilities for this position include the following:

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts and agreements for a wide range of goods, services, and equipment in the Airline industry. IATA contract knowledge a plus.
• Manage Total Airport Services’ contracts database.
• Identify and define operational and legal risks and be able to communicate those risks to appropriate internal decision-makers for discussion and resolution.
• Interact with internal clients efficiently and effectively to address legal and business questions.
• Advise the company and senior management on federal and state regulatory and compliance matters, including identifying areas of risk and making suggestions for improvement.
• Advise the company on employment related issues such as workers’ compensation, termination, sexual harassment, workplace safety, wage and overtime standards, privacy rights and discrimination.
• Work with the VP HR in developing and implementing human resources strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate and manage outside counsel and litigation.
• Keeps informed of industry-specific regulations and ensuring that appropriate risk management strategies are in place.
• Manage Outside Counsel consultations and spend.
• Provide day-to-day counseling on employment matters to Human Resources team
• Advise human resources and management on employee relations matters, such as terminations, lay-offs, discipline, leaves of absence and accommodations, as well as compliance with applicable federal and state employment laws.
• Handle administrative matters at federal and state agencies, such as the EEOC, workers’ compensation boards, and human rights bodies.
• Draft and advise on employment related documents, including offer letters, incentive compensation plans, and termination agreements
• Remain informed and update HR team on legal, regulatory and other developments in the employment law area.
• Update HR policies to comply with applicable laws and reflect legal developments.

QUALIFICATIONS

An individual must be able to perform each Essential Duty satisfactorily to perform this job successfully. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required.



Education and Experience:

• Minimum age of eighteen (18)
• JD degree required.

Certifications, Licenses and Registrations:

• Must be actively licensed to practice and in good standing in the state of Texas

Required Skills/Abilities:

• At least 2 years’ experience negotiating and drafting legal contracts.
• Familiarity with matters of vendor responsibility, contract compliance, or government/public procurement
• Ability to quickly understand provisions of applicable law and regulations.
• Accountable and proactive with excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, leadership, organizational, communication and negotiation skills
• Excellent legal writing skills
• Good organizational and interpersonal skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand, climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; regularly required to walk and sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

The employee may be asked to perform medium work that includes moving objects up to twenty (20) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT


The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must be able to operate a personal computer/laptop and cell phone for approximately eight (8) hours per day. They will also be required to spend extended time reviewing both physical and electronic documents. The employee will spend most of the time in an indoor environment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT


We reserve the right to modify or revise the job descriptions in part or in its entirety. Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with governing law.

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration 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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