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LEGAL COUNSEL

We are looking for a driven, energetic, commercial lawyer, who is looking to take the next step in their career, and who is passionate about working for Fiji's national airline.  To be successful in this role, you will have a 'can-do' attitude, a values-based approach to your work and relationships, and a growth mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with and provide support to the Chief Legal and Sustainability.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Identify legal risks and recommend practical solutions.
• Provide pragmatic advice and guidance to the business in relation to contracts and compliance.
• Drafting, reviewing and assisting in the negotiation of a wide range of commercial contracts relevant to global airline operations.
• Ensure that the Company's operations are conducted according to law and Company policies.
• Keep abreast of relevant legal developments and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations to minimize risk and avoid litigation.
• Assist the Chief Legal and Sustainability Officer and Senior Legal counsel with the management of the Company's litigation.
• Communicate effectively with external counsel.

• A law degree (with strong academic results) and a current Fijian practicing certificate.
• Minimum of 5 years post qualification experience in commercial law.
• Experience in employment law/industrial relations preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in contract review, commercial drafting and negotiation.
• Ability to identify and research complex multi-disciplinary legal issues.
• Ability to manage competing demands and prioritize tight deadlines.
• Willingness to take on tasks and share responsibilities, including those not ordinarily in your area of responsibility.
• The confidence to work independently, referring matters to the Chief Legal & Sustainability Officer as required.
• The ability to constructively collaborate with the business to achieve commercially and legally acceptable outcomes.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with internal service clients.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the willingness to work closely and collaboratively with other members of the legal team
• Interest in and the desire to learn about the airline business, industry and legal and regulatory framework.
• Customer and service-oriented; proactively consider and strive to meet the needs of internal and external service recipients.