Senior Legal Counsel – Europe & Global Contracts & Compliance

Bristow Group; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global aviation services provider seeks an experienced Senior Legal Counsel in Aberdeen, UK. This role involves overseeing contract negotiations, managing employment disputes, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements across Europe. The ideal candidate will have a law degree, be a qualified solicitor, and possess 5-10 years of legal experience, ideally in aviation or oil and gas law. Applications for this role are encouraged from qualified candidates regardless of background.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years legal experience and global exposure.
• Experience of both aviation and oil and gas law is ideal.
• Some time spent 'in-house' is helpful but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full contract lifecycle and negotiate T&Cs.
• Advise on employee-related issues and disputes.
• Manage Bristow’s subsidiaries primarily based in the UK and Europe.

Skills

Contracts negotiation expertise

Labor/Employment experience

Litigation/Disputes expertise

Exceptional oral and written communication skills

Strong business and operational acumen

Education

Law Degree (2:1 or above)

Qualified English or Scottish Solicitor

Job description

A leading global aviation services provider seeks an experienced Senior Legal Counsel in Aberdeen, UK. This role involves overseeing contract negotiations, managing employment disputes, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements across Europe. The ideal candidate will have a law degree, be a qualified solicitor, and possess 5-10 years of legal experience, ideally in aviation or oil and gas law. Applications for this role are encouraged from qualified candidates regardless of background.