Job Description

Heathrow is a city within a city - a complex ecosystem that provides an astonishing variety of high profile, absorbing work. From helping protect the data on which the safety of millions of passengers depends, to negotiating licenses for airlines and drafting leases for hundreds of shops and restaurants, there are opportunities for interesting, inspiring work at every turn. Not least in mitigating and managing risk in the wider aviation industry to ensure generations to come can enjoy the freedom and excitement of air travel.


Our Legal & Business Assurance function brings together legal and business assurance professionals, all committed to living our values. Together, we operate within regulatory and statutory frameworks, always acting responsibly and doing the right thing. You'll be making sure we operate to the highest standards, across the kind of varied projects that you only find in an ever-changing environment like ours. Part of a close-knit and driven team, you'll take on work you'll both take real pride in and feel passionate about.

Please note this is a 12 month fixed term contract.

The Regulations & Operations Lawyer will provide professional legal expertise to the business in respect of both airport operations and regulation, scope will include competition law. The role is broad and therefore the role holder will be expected to be able to advise on a wide number of areas of law (including but not limited to criminal areas (trespass, assault, criminal damage, byelaw enforcement), employment and defamation). In addition to Operational and Regulatory matters the role also covers legal advice in respect of: commercial contracts, procurement, litigation/disputes, judicial review, aviation law, environmental law and security law issues. There must be a willingness to learn if those areas are unfamiliar.


The role holder will ensure that advice is provided with a view to promoting compliance with contractual, legal and regulatory requirements and ensuring the business is fully legally compliant.



Negotiating, reviewing and drafting contracts, policies, regulatory documents and any other arrangements relating to regulatory and operational activities at the Airport Advising on competition law and regulatory risks and mitigations arising from the business's proposals Assisting on investigations and prosecutions by regulatory authorities Providing targeted and timely compliance training to the business in relation to all relevant legal obligations Producing easy to use guidance for the business to facilitate ongoing compliance with all relevant legal obligations Proactively identifying risks and opportunities in regulatory/operational agreements and find ways to mitigate or remove risks Ensuring appropriate reporting to Executive team and senior lawyers is maintained

Strong academic background with a law degree, or equivalent, at a minimum of 2:1 honours Qualified solicitor in England and Wales A very strong and demonstrable background in competition and regulatory law Experience gained in a major City law firm and/or FTSE 100 company in the UK; previous in-house or client secondment experience will be helpful but is not essential Strong written, interpersonal and presentation skills Demonstrated ability to balance competing demands from multiple stakeholders
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There's something so special about working at the world's most iconic airport. Its sights. Its sounds. Its constant air of excitement. Heathrow is an amazing backdrop to a career filled with unique opportunities.


Every day, you'll discover a world full of fresh possibilities and end the day buzzing with stories to tell, as you encounter people from all cultures, nationalities and experiences. A world full of pride for what we do and no end of exciting career prospects to explore.


It brings out the best in all of us. And inspires everyone to deliver on our ambitious plans. Together, we're working to welcome millions more passengers while ensuring aviation can continue to be a force for good by leading global efforts in sustainability.


Join us on that journey and we'll help you achieve your ambitions too. Supporting you to learn, encouraging you to be yourself, backing you to achieve more than you might ever have imagined. Because there's no place like Heathrow.

Our rewards

We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits that will support you now and in the future. As well as performance-based annual bonuses and our longer-term Share in Success Bonus plans, we also offer generous annual leave allowances and market-leading pensions. With family friendly policies, access to private health insurance and a wide range of wellbeing tools, we'll support you to be at your best inside and outside work. And of course, we'll provide varied learning and development opportunities too. Here you'll find everything you need for a fulfilling career journey that can take you in exciting directions.

Working Location

Our Hybrid working approach offers the opportunity for colleagues in some roles to work from home for an average of two days a week, providing the flexibility to work in an agile way whilst ensuring we deliver for the operational needs of Heathrow . Working arrangements vary from team to team and will be confirmed during the recruitment process. You'll need to be based in the UK and within a commutable distance to Heathrow.

Sustainable Travel to work

Heathrow's Sustainable Travel Guide sets out easy and sustainable travel options that everyone can access.

Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all. We believe that diverse talent makes us stronger - not least because we welcome passengers from all corners of the globe, every single day. Heathrow is an accessible place to work. With five diversity networks, we champion inclusivity and celebrate individuality.