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About JSSI
Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Chicago, Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI) is the largest independent provider of hourly cost maintenance programs for business aviation. JSSI delivers comprehensive coverage for engines, airframes, and auxiliary power units (APUs) across more than 300 different aircraft makes and models, helping owners and operators stabilize maintenance budgets, maximize aircraft availability, and protect asset value throughout the lifecycle of ownership. JSSI has built a portfolio of complementary business lines designed to simplify the economic and technical complexity of business aviation; these include Maintenance teams, Traxxall maintenance tracking software, Parts & Engines, Conklin aircraft cost and performance data, and Aviation Capital asset-based financing solutions. Together, these offerings support owners, operators, and maintenance providers with integrated tools spanning ownership and maintenance planning, execution, and financial management. With more than 6,500 aircraft supported through programs and software platforms, JSSI leverages its unique independence, unmatched scale, and data-driven insight to deliver customized solutions and support models aligned to the interests of each client — regardless of aircraft platform. JSSI is backed by leading institutional investors GTCR, Genstar Capital, and Blackstone. Learn more at jetsupport.com.
Position Summary:
Jet Support Services, Inc. (JSSI) is seeking an experienced, business-minded Corporate Counsel to join our Legal Department at our global headquarters in Chicago. This attorney will play a key role in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts and supporting strategic initiatives across JSSI’s international business. The ideal candidate is a proactive and collaborative professional who enjoys working closely with business leaders in a fast-paced environment to enable growth while managing legal and commercial risk.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts, including customer, technology, and service agreements.
- Partner with business teams to structure and close commercial transactions that align with company strategy.
- Respond quickly to complex legal requests and contracting needs.
- Translate risks into actionable, clear legal advice to internal clients.
- Spot issues and look around corners to anticipate issues and protect the business.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Contracts, Finance, Operations, HR, and other teams to support business objectives and ensure alignment with legal requirements.
- Develop and improve contract templates, playbooks, and processes to enhance efficiency and consistency.
- Provide legal support for mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other strategic initiatives.
- Manage outside counsel as needed for specialized matters.
Desired Credentials:
- J.D. from an accredited law school and licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois.
- Minimum of five (5) years of relevant legal experience, including significant experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
- In-house or large law firm experience preferred.
- Strong business judgment and ability to translate complex legal issues into practical solutions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and geographies.
- Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Experience managing a high-volume workload and triaging competing priorities.
- Prior experience in the aviation, technology, or services industries is a plus but not required.
At JSSI, we are committed to rewarding our team members with competitive and comprehensive compensation packages that reflect their contributions and talent.
For this role, the annual base pay generally ranges from $175,000 to $195,000, with the final offer determined by variable factors including but not limited to market location, job-specific knowledge, skills, education, and experience. In addition, your total rewards package may include an annual discretionary bonus plan, incentive or sales bonus plan, or other form of additional compensation, based on your role.
Additionally, for full-time employees based in the USA, Canada, or the Philippines, we are proud to offer a robust suite of benefits. This ranges from insurance offerings such as medical, dental, vision, retirement savings programs, among others, starting day one of employment. For a full overview of our offerings, visit the JSSI Benefits Page on our company website.
JSSI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law.
JSSI does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or Recruiting Team.
Jet Support Services, Inc. Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
Chicago, IL, United States, 60607
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