General Counsel Aerospace and Defence

Bullisher is a data centric fintech solution provider in the aerospace and defense industry for institutional level investors, looking to disrupt and revolutionise a $3 trillion dollar industry. As a startup, we spearhead an industry-leading Blackbox to facilitate and administer trade agreements, pioneering a vehicle driven by our new generation benchmark delivering solutions through innovation with uncompromising agility. We predict trends in the aerospace and government defense entities, as well as political shifts, and aim to influence actual effect changes in government policies through innovation. We believe in championing the underdog because no one else does. We’re equally committed to the motivated professionals that make up the Bullisher organization.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• As a newly created role, you will run the startup legal matters.
• Represent the company in court.
• Convey legal advice to company executives and manage the legal team, communicate and oversee compliance regulations with regulatory authorities and government agencies.
• As our GC, you’ll focus on managing the company’s legal compliance and corporate governance, drafting, reviewing, and advising on a broad range of commercial contracts and agreements.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• 20+ years of executive-level leadership as in-house general counsel with a strong grasp on enterprise risk management.
• An extensive proven record in publicly traded companies & pre-IPO’s.
• Be culture fit and the ability to act as a reliable advisor during high-stress situations.
• A dynamic leader from diverse backgrounds, interacting with corporate leadership and outside clients regularly.
• Be humble; at the end of the day, the legal function is a support function.
• A reputation for making the right calls and connecting the dots with limited information.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• As our GC, you will be involved in important drafting of vendor contracts, employee contracts, contract negotiations, and advising on a broad range of commercial contracts and agreements.
• Help steer the boat, connect with others, and become a well-trusted advisor to business insights and strategic know-how.
• Balance the legal aspects of the company while monitoring the repercussions and risks associated with new business moves.
• Flag the legal risk of new ventures but also place this decision in the bigger context of the startup.
• View legal aspects of the startup decision through the lens of running a successful business.
• Monitor legal changes that affect the startup or the business' industry.
• Develop curriculum to convey legal matters to employees.
• Oversee the hiring of internal and external legal teams and manage compliance issues.
• Advise top executives on legal matters.
• Form relationships and maintain consistent lines of communication with key executives inside the company.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Hybrid working with a minimum of one day a week in the office.
• Exposure to FinTech, data protection, compliance, and regulation.
• Executive-level experience in highly regulated industries, e.g., aerospace and defense industries.
• A senior-level lawyer UK qualified or equivalent.

INTERVIEW PROCESS:

• STAGE 1: COGNITIVE ABILITY TEST
• STAGE 2: COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT SCREENING: WITH A 30+ YEAR EXPERIENCE PSYCHOLOGIST:
• STAGE 3: PRE-SCREENING (verification checks & DV security clearance)
• STAGE 4: INTERVIEW WITH THE CEO, CTO & GC