Senior Legal Counsel – Advocacy and Industry Regulation

About the role

The Senior Legal Counsel – Advocacy and Industry Regulation provides senior‑level legal expertise on airline industry regulatory matters and international aviation law. Reporting to the Assistant Director, Associate General Counsel (Advocacy and Industry Regulation), the role supports IATA’s advocacy, government affairs and industry legal activities both internally and externally.

Key responsibilities

• Provide independent advice on complex substantive and procedural questions, including international air law, administrative law, litigation, dispute resolution, and economic and technical regulations.
• Manage substantive litigation and administrative or judicial appeals related to regulated airport charges and infrastructure facilities.
• Advise on legal issues concerning airport slots, the Worldwide Airport Slot Guidelines (WASG), and relevant national legislation.
• Respond to legal assistance requests from clients and assignments referred by the AGC, Deputy General Counsel or General Counsel.
• Prepare independent legal opinions, memoranda and information papers on the interpretation or application of law across multiple jurisdictions.
• Draft appropriate legal documents and support IATA’s advocacy and regulatory initiatives.

Required profile

• Senior legal professional with extensive knowledge and experience in airline industry regulatory matters and international aviation law.
• Proven ability to manage complex litigation and provide high‑quality legal advice.
• Experience with airport slot regulations, regulated charges, and related infrastructure issues.
• Strong research and analytical skills, capable of preparing detailed legal opinions and memoranda.
• Ability to work collaboratively with senior leadership and external stakeholders.

Required skills

What we offer

• Access to over 30,000 learning courses and continuous professional development.
• Flexible work options, including remote and hybrid arrangements, and a generous "work from abroad" policy.
• Family‑friendly policies, equal pay certification, and support for diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Volunteer opportunities, paid time off for causes important to you, and a birthday off.
• Inclusive culture that values collaboration, innovation and trust.