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 our employees and certified in most of our growing locations. Here, we feel empowered, supported, and inspired to grow.
ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM:
As a Legal Secretary you will be responsible for supporting all AME Geo Legal commercial and administrative activity in the AME Geo, with a focus on reviewing customer RFPs, supplier agreements, and general commercial documents and deals arising in the SITA at Airports, Communications & Data Exchange products and Borders business units.
You will be a part of the overall SITA Global Legal Team of 40+ lawyers and professionals around the globe, which includes Geography-based legal teams in Singapore, Europe and Beirut, specialists/teams in M&A, Corporate Legal, Data, IPR, Sanctions, Ethics, Regulatory.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
* Assist AME Geo Legal attorneys in preparing, revising and organizing legal documents, including RFPs, contracts, reports, case files.
* Conduct legal research and gather relevant information to support case preparation and strategy.
* Manage and maintain AME Geo Legal databases and document management systems.
* Oversee the payment process of external law firms, including raising purchase orders, revising invoices, ensuring accuracy and processing payments in a timely manner.
* Provide administrative support to the AME GEO Legal, including managing calendars, assisting with the preparation of reports and presentations for external and internal use.
* Communicate with external legal counsels and other stakeholders across different jurisdictions, where needed.
* Support AME Geo Legal in various projects and initiatives as needed.
* Maintain excellent inter-personnel communications and relationships.
* Advising internal teams on SITA policies and procedures related to commercial contracts.
WHO YOU ARE
* Proven track record in multi-national environments, particularly within the North America and Latin America regions.
* Bachelor’s degree in business administration, legal studies or a related field.
* Thrive in a fast-paced, change-oriented commercial environment and you understand financial principles and practices in a multi-national corporate context.
* 7+ years relevant work experience to include legal document review and comment as well as negotiation skills.
* Excellent organization and administrative skills with attention to detail.
* Business acumen and understanding of corporate operations and governance standards.
* Strong project management principles (task identification and prioritization, timeline management, results focus).
* Analytical mindset with the ability to assess complex situations and develop appropriate strategies.
* Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly communicate factual matters, effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
* Completely fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish (written and spoken); all other languages a real plus.
WHAT WE OFFER:
At SITA, we disrupt the status quo, by empowering our people to pioneer innovations that touch the lives of billions. Bringing together diverse minds from across the globe, we foster a dynamic and positive workplace culture, that values our talented team members for their contributions and dedication.
Our core benefits include:
* Flex Week: Work from home up to 2 days/week (depending on the needs of your team and your customers)
* Flex Day: Shape your workday to suit your life and your plans.
* Flex-Location: Take up to 30 days a year to work from any location in the world.
* Employee Wellbeing: We’ve got you covered with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), available to you and your dependents 24/7, 365 days/year, and Champion Health - a personalized, proactive platform to support diverse wellbeing needs.
* Professional Development: Level up your skills with our training platforms, including LinkedIn Learning!
* Competitive Benefits: Access competitive benefits tailored to the local market and your employment status.
SITA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values a diverse workforce. In support of our Employment Equity Program, women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify in the application process.
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