Regulatory & Litigation Lawyer Heathrow, England
Job description
This is a key time to be joining British Airways as we Build a Better BA. We take huge pride in our past – but we’re looking to the future as an airline that loves embracing the best of modern Britain. Our country’s creativity, diversity, style, wit and warmth are the same special qualities that make us who we are. If you’re made of the same qualities as us, you could soon be part of the next chapter of our story. Together as one team, we’re connecting Britain with the world and the world to Britain like no one else.
The Litigation/Regulatory Lawyer provides legal advice to senior management up to Director level.
The aviation industry is incredibly complex and the work is varied and interesting. This an excellent opportunity to broaden your skills and move forward in your career. You'll deal with issues of high level exposure and use your expertise to lead in a manner that is legally sound, practical and actively supports the operation and its strategic objectives.
In our fast paced and constantly evolving sector, you'll;
- identify the implications of new or emerging legal issues
- be actively involved in the creation and implementation of policies to address identified risks
- use your judgment to identify when to bring in more senior lawyers where the potential impact of actions or decisions on BA as a whole is high.
- be commercially astute, sourcing local and foreign external legal advice at appropriate levels of quality and cost.
We are seeking:
- Qualified solicitor of barrister with c3 years or more post qualification experience in private practice or in-house
- Broad litigation experience essential
- Regulatory (particularly aviation) experience desirable
N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities
Our Corporate and Support roles come with big potential to make your mark on our business. The airline industry changes so fast that we’re constantly evolving and finding new ways to impress customers and get ahead of our competitors. If you’re an innovator and brave and bold thinker, you will be in your element at British Airways.
Your impact on British Airways will be rewarded with a competitive rewards package plus the opportunity to develop and progress your career in many directions.
Not only will you have the chance to further your career development within BA, you’ll have access to our competitive reward and benefits package. This includes core company paid benefits such as a Defined Contribution pension scheme, generous Life Assurance cover and a whole host of options to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. You can also sign up for a range of voluntary benefits such as Private Medical cover, Dental and Critical Illness cover, Technology Scheme, Cycle to Work and Electric Car Scheme. And of course, you’ll be able to enjoy the benefit of staff travel as soon as you join us.
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