Description

Join the NetJets Team

NetJets, the global private aviation leader for more than 60 years, provides the pinnacle of private travel, defined by a signature commitment to unwavering safety, personalized service, and reliable global access. Discover why NetJets is the ultimate career destination, offering exceptional benefits and growth opportunities.

Purpose of Position

The Senior Legal Counsel is a highly experienced attorney who specializes in aviation law, FAA regulations, and aviation regulatory compliance. The Senior Legal Counsel is responsible for advising the organization on complex legal issues related to aviation operations, regulatory compliance, and other legal issues impacting the aviation industry. This position will partner closely with the organization’s Safety and Flight Operations teams, providing strategic legal guidance to support regulatory compliance, operational safety, and risk mitigation.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Manage various types of litigation matters, arbitrations and agency actions where NetJets is a party; includes managing outside counsel and handling cases internally when appropriate, including aviation-related regulatory proceedings and enforcement matters.
• Provide legal advice, counsel and service to internal business clients concerning a variety of legal matters, including rights, risks, and obligations, with a particular focus on aviation operations, FAA regulatory requirements, and aviation safety.
• Research and analyzes laws, regulations and related cases; monitor changes in the law, particularly FAA regulations, federal aviation laws, and evolving regulatory requirements impacting private aviation operations.
• Assist in review and negotiation of various contracts, such as procurement, benefits and fractional program contracts, including agreements involving aviation operations, and aviation-related services.
• Develop and deliver training on compliance issues, such as employment, ethics, safety, FCPA, anti-bribery, privacy and other laws, with an emphasis on aviation regulatory compliance and FAA requirements.
• Partner closely with the Safety and Flight Operations teams to provide legal guidance on aviation safety matters, regulatory compliance, and operational risk.
• Provide legal counsel regarding FAA inquiries, regulatory interpretations, compliance initiatives, and interactions with aviation regulatory authorities.

Requirements

Education

• Juris Doctorate

Years of Experience

• 10+ years of experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other (KSAOs)

• Excellent understanding of business issues and their connection to changing legal landscapes, particularly within the aviation industry.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Excellent risk assessment skills, including the ability to assess aviation regulatory, operational, and safety-related legal risks.
• Ability to effectively partner with and counsel business partners, including Safety, Flight Operations, and other aviation stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a strong team environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations and their application to commercial or private aviation operations.
• Experience advising on aviation regulatory compliance, including interpreting federal aviation laws and regulatory requirements.
• Experience partnering with aviation Safety teams, Flight Operations, or other operational stakeholders on legal and regulatory matters.
• Prior experience serving as in-house counsel for an aviation organization, airline, private aviation operator, or aviation-focused law firm preferred.