Job Description

Company Description

We are seeking an experienced

Legal Counsel

to join our growing in-house legal team. You will work across a broad range of international commercial, regulatory, and corporate matters, supporting a fast-moving global aviation business. This is a varied role where you will take ownership of high-value transactions, provide strategic advice to senior stakeholders, and help strengthen our governance framework as the organisation continues to expand worldwide.

Take ownership of drafting, reviewing, and negotiating high-value commercial contracts with international clients, suppliers, and partners Provide pragmatic legal advice on cross-border commercial and regulatory matters, balancing legal risk with business opportunity Act as a trusted adviser to senior management and stakeholders across the business Review and quality-check legal documents prepared by junior lawyers to ensure accuracy and compliance Mentor and support the development of junior team members Escalate material risks and advise on sensitive matters Contribute to legal processes, playbooks, and templates to drive efficiency across the department Support wider governance and compliance initiatives as the organisation expands internationally

Qualifications

Qualified solicitor with at least 4 years' PQE (UK or equivalent jurisdiction) Strong in-house experience (directly, or via secondment), ideally within an international, fast-paced commercial environment Proven track record of handling complex cross-border contracts and regulatory issues Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain legal concepts in a clear and practical way Strong commercial acumen and ability to balance legal risk against business opportunity Collaborative, solutions-oriented, and comfortable working with senior management Experience mentoring or supervising junior lawyers desirable

Additional Information

22 days holiday - increasing to 25 days after 1 years service & with length of service Free breakfast & Lunches in our onsite canteen "The Hangar" Free onsite gym and classes Private healthcare and pension Cycle to work scheme Continued professional development * 2x charitable giving back days per year