Director, Legal and Corporate Counsel

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Position Overview

The Director, Legal and Corporate Counsel is responsible for GlobalX's legal affairs in three primary areas: SEC reporting and corporate governance, commercial contracts, and litigation. Reporting directly to the President, the position serves as GlobalX's Corporate Secretary and authorized signatory for SEC filings, drafts and oversees commercial and corporate agreements, and manages litigation matters in coordination with outside counsel. The role works cross-functionally across the organization and advises the business on legal, regulatory, and compliance matters affecting GlobalX. This position is based in GlobalX's Miami, Florida corporate office.

Job Description

Corporate Secretary and SEC Compliance

Serve as the company's Corporate Secretary and authorized signatory for SEC filings.

Oversee the timely filing of Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements, and other SEC filings, in coordination with Finance, Investor Relations, and external auditors.

Advise on Regulation FD, disclosure controls, stock exchange listing standards, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.

Maintain corporate records, charters, bylaws, committee charters, and governance policies, and manage subsidiary entity compliance.

Commercial and Corporate

Provide accurate, relevant, and timely advice on a variety of legal topics that relate to the operation of the company.

Draft, review, and oversees commercial and corporate documents.

Manage and mitigate legal risks by updating and implementing company policies and procedures.

Ensure compliance with all laws and regulations that apply to the business, including applicable DOT and FAA requirements.

Litigation

Oversee the company's litigation matters and work with outside counsel on strategy, case management and resolution.

Assess litigation exposure and advise leadership on settlement and reserves, coordinating with Finance on related disclosures.

Manage litigation holds, subpoenas, and responses to legal process.

General

Communicate with and manage third parties such as external counsel, auditors, transfer agents, and regulators.

Promote legal, compliance, and risk management best practices throughout the company.

Oversee the employee work authorization and visa process, including coordination with outside immigration counsel and compliance with applicable immigration requirements.

Stay up to date with changes to legislation and regulations, particularly those that directly affect public companies and the airline industry.

Perform other activities, as requested by leadership.

Qualifications

Hands-on experience preparing SEC periodic reports, proxy statements, and Section 16 filings.

Experience drafting, reviewing, and overseeing contracts.

Experience managing litigation and outside counsel.

Ability to proactively manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize workload based on value to the business while meeting deadlines.

Performs well under pressure with tight deadlines and strong attention to detail.

Strong business acumen and the ability to develop creative solutions to difficult legal challenges.

Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential and material nonpublic information.

Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to provide sound, clear legal advice to stakeholders at all levels.

Airline, aviation, or other regulated industry experience a plus.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Admission to practice in at least one U.S. state and member in good standing; Florida Bar admission or eligibility to register as Authorized House Counsel in Florida.

8+ years of attorney experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department, including public company securities and corporate governance experience.