Aviation Legal Advisor – Aviation Law Specialist

About the role

The Aviation Legal Advisor will provide expert legal guidance to ensure compliance with complex aviation regulations and safety‑critical investigations within an Air Navigation Service Provider environment. You will act as a trusted counsel to safety, operational and executive leaders, helping to protect the organisation’s legal position while supporting safe service delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver specialised legal support across aviation regulation, ICAO Annex 13 investigations, sovereign and international air law, and contract/commercial matters.
• Identify legal risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure alignment with UAE and international legal frameworks.
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulators, state authorities, external counsel and international partners.
• Advise on regulatory compliance, safety management systems, Just Culture, and audit requirements.
• Support senior leadership in decision‑making and risk assessment related to aviation safety and operations.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB or equivalent) – mandatory.
• Master’s degree (LLM) or specialization in Aviation Law – highly desirable.
• 6–8 years of legal experience, with at least 5 years in aviation or transport law.
• Demonstrated experience with ICAO Annex 13, GCAA/DCAA regulations, and safety investigation privilege.
• Fluency in written and spoken English, strong leadership and managerial abilities, and high integrity.

Required skills

• Proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Experience using risk assessment tools.