Overview

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.

Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at 350 locations in more than 65 countries, across six continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

Role Purpose

This position will provide central support to the global business and Menzies in-house legal team by leading and delivering commercial contracting support (customer and supplier contracts), data protection support, ensuring alignment with internal procedures, standards and governance, and working closely with the Head of Legal Operations on prioritisation and ways of working.

What you will be doing

Lead and support the drafting, review and negotiation of global customer and supplier contracts (and other operational agreements) using approved templates and playbooks, supporting the effective use of contract tools and systems in coordination with the Head of Legal Operations.
Support the development and consistent application of standards, policies, procedures and governance for global commercial contracting and data protection, in coordination with the DPO, global legal team and the Head of Legal Operations.
Maintain and help improve contract templates, standard clauses and playbooks for consistency across global customer and supplier contracts, including standard data protection, cyber and insurance clauses and positions, in coordination with the global legal team and wider business subject experts.
Support accurate contract and data protection record-keeping, including ensuring executed agreements and related documentation are stored appropriately in the relevant repository/systems, in line with agreed ways of working.
Identify and escalate to the global team potential legal risks arising from global customer and supplier contracts and data protection matters to support effective decision making and reduce risk exposure for Menzies.
Provide reporting and insights on global customer and supplier contracting activity and key risk themes (including data protection), in coordination with the Head of Legal Operations.

Would you like to see more detail on the accountabilities of the role? Please see the attached job description for further information.

Safety, Security, Wellbeing and Compliance:

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

Please see the attached job description for further details on safety, security, wellbeing & compliance.

What we are looking for:

Notable experience in commercial contracts (customer and supplier); commercial property; drafting/review/negotiation support and data protection support in a business-facing role.
Previous work within an in-house legal team or legal function is desirable – would suit legal professional with commercial contracts and data protection experience.
Fully computer literate with considerable experience using MS Office.
Demonstrable self-starter with role model organisational skills.
Thrives in team working environment with flexible approach and can-do attitude.

Diversity:

Menzies Aviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.

Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process, we may look to use a variety of resourcing tools to help us understand your skills and experience in relation to the role. Please feel free to contact to recruiter below, if there are any reasonable adjustments to our process that you would like us to consider.

As part of our recruitment process, we will always consider how candidates fit with our values which you can learn more about here.

Application Instructions

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