Legal Counsel (Etihad Airport Services) at Etihad Airways Australia
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Legal Issues, Regulatory Compliance, Aviation, Commercial Contracts, Data Protection, Corporate Governance, Stakeholder Management, Training, Interpersonal Skills, Legal Judgment, Multinational Environment, Organizational Skills, Contract Risk, Technology Agreements, Vendor Engagements, Cross-Jurisdictional Advice

Industry

Airlines and Aviation

Description
Support business teams on legal issues arising from day-to-day operations, including aviation-related matters, regulatory compliance, and customer/vendor engagements. Collaborate with internal departments (procurement, finance, IT, operations) to support business initiatives and manage legal risk. Assist in the development and implementation of legal policies, templates, playbooks, and best practices. Manage external legal counsel engagements and coordinate cross-jurisdictional legal advice where necessary. Support in corporate governance, board resolutions, and company secretarial matters as required. Provide training to internal teams on legal and compliance matters, especially around contract risk and data protection. Qualified lawyer with 3-5 years PQE from a common law jurisdiction (UK, Australia, or the US). Prior experience at a reputable international or regional law firm is essential. Prior experience in aviation sector is highly desirable. Strong background in commercial contracts, with additional experience in technology and data-related agreements. Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound legal judgment in a fast-paced, commercial environment. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to advise and influence stakeholders at all levels. Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines. Fluent in English; fluency in Arabic is highly desirable. Experience or familiarity with the aviation industry or ground handling operations is a plus, but not mandatory. Ability to work in highly pressurized environment. Comfortable working in a multinational and multicultural environment.

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Responsibilities
Support business teams on legal issues related to day-to-day operations and collaborate with internal departments to manage legal risk. Assist in developing legal policies and provide training on legal and compliance matters.
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