Specialist, Legal and Contract

Job Purpose

Metrojet lead and coordinator for commercial governance, agreements, and legal matters. Ensure that the Metrojet maximise its business opportunities at an acceptable level of risk. Provide commercial support for sales and business development activities. 

The position would be ideal for someone with legal/commercial experience looking to broaden their skillset into business management.

Key Accountabilities:

Commercial and Contract Management

Design, drafting and negotiation of Metrojet Commercial Agreements including Aircraft Management and Charter, and Maintenance and Aircraft Hangarage Agreements.Develop, operate and maintain commercial systems and procedures to meet the organizational needs across all Metrojet locations, ensuring compatible processes and procedures are followed with regional variations when necessary.Act as key liaison, alongside operations personnel, with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to provide and maintain authorized facilities in line with the Group strategy;Ensure all contracts, both supplier and purchaser, are entered into, in the best interests of the company, managed, recorded and kept in an accessible manner.Company lead in managing and resolving commercial and/or contractual issues and disputes.Commercial assistance in Mergers, Acquisition and Divestiture opportunitiesProvide internal training on legal topics.Responsible for client screening process; perform KYC and conduct intelligence reports to assess risks and provide recommendations to management. Ensure sales activities strictly comply with ethical and internal standards.

Corporate Secretarial and Governance Duties

Responsible for the corporate compliance and reportorial requirements with the relevant government authorities. Monitor legal compliance of Metrojet companies and assure continuing compliance with government requirements on business permits, corporate governance.Provide Corporate Secretarial services, such as preparation of Certifications by the Corporate Secretary, Minutes of the Meeting, Board Resolutions.Provide in-house notarial services.Any other suitable tasks as assigned by management

Job Specifications

Education:

Bachelor degree in Legal, Finance, Business or any related discipline.

Experience:

At least eight (8) years’ related experience, preferably in a similar capacity in business aviation and/or legal discipline.Experience in contract drafting and negotiation.Strong commercial acumen and knowledge.Corporate secretarial experience will be an advantage.

Specific Competencies, Skills and Knowledge:

Previous international experience, particularly in the Asia region.Detailed minded, strong business acumen with an excellent level of financial literacy.Excellent communication skills, verbal and written in English is required. Chinese and other language skills is a plus.about 20% travel (Philippines and regional) expected.