In-House Counsel

Location: Oxford, United Kingdom

Employment Type: Full-time

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded In-House Counsel to join our dynamic aviation sales and acquisitions business.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of a fast-paced international aviation company, providing legal support across aircraft transactions and wider commercial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate aircraft sale and purchase agreements, lease agreements, brokerage agreements, and related transaction documents.
• Provide legal advice on domestic and international aircraft acquisitions, sales, financing, and leasing.
• Manage legal risk across commercial contracts and business operations.
• Liaise with external counsel, financiers, regulators, and other professional advisers as required.
• Support corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory matters.
• Advise senior management on legal and commercial issues affecting the business.
• Assist with dispute resolution and claims where necessary.

About You

• Qualified solicitor or lawyer with relevant post-qualification experience.
• Strong commercial contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Experience in aviation, asset finance, transport, or international commercial transactions is highly desirable.
• Commercially focused with the ability to provide practical, business-oriented advice.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues across the business.

What We Offer

• A varied and high-profile legal role within the aviation sector.
• Exposure to complex, international aircraft transactions.
• A collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

If you are looking to play a key role in one of the largest aviation sales business in the world and enjoy working on sophisticated international transactions, we would be delighted to hear from you.

How to Apply

• Please submit your CV to ***email_hidden*** or easy apply via Linkedin.