Director of Commercial Contracts & Legal Counsel\u00A0\u00A0

Scope: Elbit America is seeking a Director of Commercial Contracts & Legal Counsel to support the commercial business and serve as the primary counsel for the business with strong experience and expertise in US and international commercial Contracts.

The successful candidate will plan, develop, direct, establish, and implement policies, procedures, and objectives of the full contract cycle and administration function in accordance with objectives of the business.

The Director of Contracts will lead the preparation and negotiation of all commercial contracts and provide advice and necessary direction regarding risk mitigation and general legal matters within the business unit.

This attorney must demonstrate superior judgment and work product for matters of significant complexity.

This attorney must be a leader, self-starter and able to work collaboratively across the enterprise.

Outstanding organization, client management and written and verbal communication skills are essential.

The position will directly report to the Vice President of Contracts for Elbit America and indirectly report to the Vice President & Deputy General Counsel of Elbit America.

Responsibilities & Tasks:

In a generalist manner, advising business on employment law, commercial transactions, trade, and compliance, and other matters involving risk and strategy.

Strategizing, advising, and leading steps to resolve disputes, and selecting and managing outside litigation counsel when needed.

Maintaining currency on U.S.

and international commercial contracts legal topics.

Serve as contact for legal contract questions within and outside the business.

Confers with organization officials to plan business objectives, to develop organizational policies related to contract administration, and to coordinate the contract administration function.

Directs contract administration operations involving contracts for sale of equipment, materials, products, or services.

Develops and directs the negotiations of contracts with customers.

Provides analysis of contracts and past operations, trends and costs, estimated and realized revenues, administrative commitments, and obligations incurred.

Advises management regarding contractual rights, obligations, and other contractual matters, such as effective use of resources and legal issues.

Provides input as required to support the preparation of proposal review/briefing packages to ESA management.

Manages price/cost proposal preparation and approval for business.


* Integrating and partnering with the business leadership team, providing sound legal advice and risk mitigation measures to ensure successful business outcomes.



* Lead contract negotiation and customer contract activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, customer specifications based on ESA management direction and objectives.


* Participate and support development of overall objectives and lo...