Vice President, Legal Compliance - East Alton, Illinois

Company/Organization: West Star Aviation

Position: Management

Job Type: Permanent

Posted: 8/29/2025 4:06:55 PM

Description:

West Star is the fastest growing maintenance repair organization in the industry, and we recognize this is the result of our talented team of trusted employees working together to deliver customer service excellence.  We are committed to providing our employees with personal and professional growth opportunities while fostering a culture of respect and well-being with a small company feel. 

When you join our team we don’t think you should have to wait for your benefits to kick in. That’s why when you start, they start with you! This includes medical, dental, 401K match, time off accruals, weekly pay days and much more. We don’t want you to live to work, we want you to work and live.

What You Can Expect

Reporting to the CFO, the Vice President, Legal Compliance acts as a key strategic advisor to the organization, advising on legal and regulatory matters, managing risk (including West Star’s insurance portfolio), ensuring compliance with laws and regulations and contributing to the overall business strategy. Key responsibilities include management of the portfolio of insurance products, contract negotiation, policy development, and handling litigation and compliance issues.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts, policies, and procedures (including management of the Company’s contract repository, ContractSafe)
• Manage and resolve business disputes, including litigation and arbitration
• Provide legal counsel to senior management on corporate strategies and implementation
• Manage the Company’s insurance program, including renewal, claims and litigation
• Advise on regulatory issues and risk management strategies (ITAR, OFAC, import/export)
• Collaborate with outside counsel, particularly on MA and litigation, as necessary
• Assist with mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions, as necessary
• Assist Sales Quoting departments with Terms Conditions review/edits/updates
• General corporate governance

Requirements:

What you’ll need to bring with you:

Your Education and Experience:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school
• Membership in good standing with a state bar association
• 5+ years of legal practice experience, preferably in corporate/commercial/contracting
• Proficiency in drafting and reviewing legal documents
• Experience with private equity-backed portfolio companies will be an advantage
• Experience with a production/job shop manufacturing environment with multiple operating units is preferred
• Experience in risk management and mitigation

Your Initiative:

Strong time management skills and delivers on commitments; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Strong Microsoft Office Suite experience, specifically Outlook, Word and PowerPoint
Intellectually curious; strong desire to understand the Company’s operations and industry
Able to operate in a dynamic environment with an ability to lead with clarity and vision for the future
Service minded approach to work; interested in collaborating closely with various leaders to drive initiatives
Strong communication skills with the ability to interact verbally and electronically with West Star team members, the Board of Directors, third party advisors, and others to clearly articulate issues, questions, and resolutions

This position generally ranges from $225,000 to $240,000 salary. Actual salary will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. Additional compensation in the form of a shift differential provided if the employee is assigned to an alternate shift. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other forms of compensation include a semiannual discretionary bonus based on performance, as well as health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid vacation. This position will accept ongoing applications.

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