Tech Attorney / Legal Counsel

WELCOME TO SITA

We're the team that keeps airports moving, airlines flying smoothly, and borders open. Our tech and communication innovations are the secret behind the success of the world's air travel industry.

You'll find us at 95% of international hubs. We partner closely with over 2,500 transportation and government clients, each with their own unique needs and challenges. Our goal is to find fresh solutions and cutting-edge tech to make their operations run like clockwork. Want to be a part of something big?

Are you ready to love your job? The adventure begins right here, with you, at SITA.

PURPOSE

SITA Legal – Getting SITA to “Yes” - sustainably, ethically and legally

Nothing much happens at SITA without the involvement of LEGAL. We are a key enablement function, ensuring SITA has the right to do business across the globe and helping get deals across the line. We support SITA and our colleagues to “Get to Yes” quickly, sustainably, ethically and legally.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

SITA Lawyers as Navigators:

• Navigating the complexity of rules & regulations and the turbulence of unwanted risks and liabilities
• Suggesting ways to avoid the biggest bumps and scrapes
• Sharing the burden of making informed decisions
• Ensuring SITA comes to safe landings.
• Keeping us proud of what SITA does

SITA Lawyers as Deal Doers and Relationship Builders:

• Getting our products to market across the world in a compliant way, ensuring that AI, cyber security and data legal and regulatory considerations are embedded in products and services throughout their lifecycle.

• Engaging with partners and customers on technology, cyber security, artificial intelligence and data-related matters, including support for key technology partnerships and global commercial deals.

• Pulling together the work of many across Legal, Engineering, Product, Enterprise Information Security Office (EISO), Global Privacy Office (GPO) and other stakeholders to provide practical, actionable and business-oriented legal guidance.

A Legal Counsel at SITA is:

• A fully autonomous lawyer in one or more domains: AI and CYBER SECURITY

• A collaborator, taking other ad hoc responsibilities in SITA Legal outside of those domains: DATA PRIVACY, REGULATION and SUPPLIER and STRATEGIC PARTNER RELATIONSHIPS
• A touch point who has regular engagement with external parties, including key ecosystem partners, external counsel and stakeholders involved in technology partnerships and commercial arrangements
• A consensus builder where the primary value brought may not be only “legal”, working closely with engineering, product, delivery, security and privacy teams to support business objectives.

For THIS role – Legal Counsel for the Borders Business Unit, what is the scope and responsibility?

• A key member of the Legal Department, reporting to the Head of Legal for the Americas, Airports, Data, Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity (Atlanta)

• Advising the Enterprise Information Security Office (EISO) on emerging cyber regulatory requirements relating to SITA products and services

• Advising Technology & Engineering teams and Business Units on cyber security, resilience and data-related requirements throughout product creation and evolution

• Leading and supporting cyber incident review and management activities in collaboration with SITA cyber teams

• Supporting the review of Artificial Intelligence usage in products and collaborating with the Global Privacy Office on customer and supplier contractual provisions

• Defining and negotiating key technology partnerships in collaboration with senior lawyers, business colleagues and ecosystem partners

• Providing guidance and advice on key commercial transactions worldwide involving technology and data-related legal matters

• Supporting SITA’s legal and regulatory positioning as a leader in travel technology

• Enabling and supporting cross-functional alignment with Intellectual Property, Regulatory, Finance & Corporate teams

• As needed, advising the Global Privacy Office on legal aspects of data, data privacy and related matters

•  Managing external counsel when required

• Advising Executive Leadership Team members on strategy relating to technology, cyber security, artificial intelligence and data matters

• Delivering and supporting proactive training initiatives in these areas

A Legal Counsel at SITA is:

• A fully autonomous lawyer in one or more domains (CONFIRM FORMAL DOMAINS: AI, CYBER SECURITY AND DATA?)
• With other ad hoc responsibilities in SITA Legal outside of those domains (NOT SPECIFIED)
• Who has regular engagement with external parties, including key ecosystem partners, external counsel and stakeholders involved in technology partnerships and commercial arrangements
• And is involved ad hoc in SITA projects where the primary value brought may not be only “legal”, working closely with engineering, product, delivery, security and privacy teams to support business objectives.

A Legal Counsel at SITA therefore has:

• Solid experience in AI, cyber security, data and technology-related legal matters
• The ability to take an autonomous role in the domain
• Bring influence and not just legal expertise and authority

Given the responsibilities, you must have:

• A Degree (ideally Masters level) in Law with appropriate legal qualifications (registered or licensed attorney, solicitor, barrister, or equivalent)
• At least 12 years of post-qualification experience in a mix of private practice and industry, with a strong focus on technology, artificial intelligence, cyber security, data and related legal matters
• Post-qualification certifications and/or training in relevant subject areas, such as ECPC-AI, AIGP, ECPC-B Professional DPO, CIPP/E, CIPM, CIPT
• Strong understanding of commercial contracts and the ability to negotiate with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform under pressure while maintaining attention to detail
• Impeccable written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to present and explain legal concepts clearly and effectively
• Additional language skills are desirable but not required
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across teams and with senior legal counsel, business leaders and external partners

WHAT WE OFFER

We're all about diversity. We operate in 200 countries and speak 60 different languages and cultures. We're really proud of our inclusive environment. Our offices are comfortable and fun places to work, and we make sure you get to work from home too. Find out what it's like to join our team and take a step closer to your best life ever.

🏡 Flex Week: Work from home up to 2 days/week (depending on your team's needs)

⏰ Flex Day: Make your workday suit your life and plans.

🌎 Flex-Location: Take up to 30 days a year to work from any location in the world.

🌿 Employee Wellbeing: We have got you covered with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), for you and your dependents 24/7, 365 days/year. We also offer Champion Health - a personalized platform that supports a range of wellbeing needs.

🚀 Professional Development: Level up your skills with our training platforms, including LinkedIn Learning!

🙌 Competitive Benefits: Competitive benefits that make sense with both your local market and employment status.

SITA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce. In support of our Employment Equity Program, we encourage women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities to apply and self-identify in the application process.