Legal Counsel

Overview

WELCOME TO SITA
At SITA, we keep airports moving, airlines flying smoothly, and borders open. Our technology and communication innovations power the success of the global air travel industry.
You'll find us in 95% of international airports, working closely with over 2,500 transportation and government clients. Each partnership brings unique challenges, and we thrive on delivering fresh solutions and cutting-edge tech to keep operations running like clockwork. We don't just move the world forward-we're proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work® by 79% of our employees and certified in most of our growing locations. Here, we feel empowered, supported, and inspired to grow.
PURPOSE
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The adventure begins right here, with you, at SITA.
SITA Legal – Getting SITA to “Yes” - sustainably, ethically and legally
Nothing much happens at SITA without the involvement of LEGAL. We are a key enablement function, ensuring SITA has the right to do business across the globe and helping get deals across the line. We support SITA and our colleagues to “Get to Yes” sustainably, ethically and legally
RESPONSIBILITIES
SITA Lawyers as Navigators:
Navigating the complexity of rules & regulations and the turbulence of unwanted risks and liabilities
Suggesting ways to avoid the biggest bumps and scrapes
Sharing the burden of making informed decisions
Ensuring SITA comes to safe landings.
Keeping us proud of what SITA does
SITA Lawyers as Deal Doers and Relationship Builders:
Getting our products to market across the world – global products, delivered everywhere
Engaging with partners and customers on terms that are fair and reasonable
Pulling together the work of many into contracts, documents and governance that tell the deal as it is: understandable, practical, useful and clear
A Legal Counsel at SITA is:
A fully autonomous lawyer in one or more domains (a domain being a BU, a Geography/Region, a specific area of Law or legal practice)
With other ad hoc responsibilities in SITA Legal outside of those domains
Who has regular engagement with external parties (customers, suppliers, regulators, industry players) relative to the domains
And is involved ad hoc in SITA projects where the primary value brought may not be only “legal” (bringing grounded business experience
For THIS role – Manager, Trade & Ethics, what is the scope and responsibility
A key member of the Trade & Ethics Team, reporting to the Director, Trade & Ethics
The Trade & Ethics Team has global responsibility for: (i) advising SITA’s business on applicability of sanctions & export controls, and the associated compliance requirements; (ii) advising also on risks of, and mitigation measures related to, economic crime (fraud, corruption etc); and (iii) managing with care SITA’s whistleblowing hotline, and the associated triage of cases and investigatory steps
The Manager, Trade & Ethics has particular responsibility for the whistleblowing hotline and for the decision-making process for the engagement of market third parties (sales agents, in-country delivery partners etc). The role also includes engagement across the remit of the Trade & Ethic Team and within SITA Legal as a whole
The role requires significant direct engagement with colleagues across SITA’s business units and geographies as well as with management – clear, concise and empathetic communications skills in English (written and oral) are a must, as is the ability to guide and influence
The role requires a high degree of organization and the ability to report (verbally and in written and presentational material) with clarity on the work undertaken in the team

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE
A Legal Counsel at SITA therefore has:
Minimum 3-5 years corporate law experience essential;
Solid experience in a domain and/or broad experience over more than one domain,
The ability to take an autonomous role in the domain
Bring influence and not just legal expertise and authority
Strong international experience international orientation managing multiple service providers and different legal systems world-wide.
PROFESSION COMPETENCIES
Business Acumen
Info Gathering &Processing
Negotiation
Organisational Awareness
Relationship Management
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
Given the legal & regulatory context of the work of the Trade & Ethics Team, legal qualifications and background are ideal. Nevertheless, other qualifications together with highly relevant experience in the domain will be well considered
WHAT WE OFFER
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🏡 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: At SITA, we believe growth fuels innovation. Our learning ecosystem offers access to world-class platforms and programs designed to help you thrive. From LinkedIn Learning, Microsoft's Enterprise Skills Initiative, and Airport Council International -available to all employees-to specialized solutions like Pluralsight for technology upskilling, Harvard Business Publishing for people leadership, Stanford for strategic development and many others, we align learning opportunities with your Development Plan and our business priorities. Your development journey is supported every step of the way.
🙌 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.