Job Description - Head of Legal - Engineering, Maintenance & Ops (16822)
Job Description
Head of Legal - Engineering, Maintenance & Ops (16822)
INTRO
We are easyJet – a FTSE listed, £multi-billion low-cost airline that serves tens of millions of customers every single year. If you’re reading this, you have probably already been an easyJet customer, and you’ll know that there is no more iconic (or Orange!) travel brand in Europe.
We fly more than 1,207 routes, connecting 38 countries across Europe, and employ more than 18,000 colleagues. We’re on a mission to make low-cost travel easy – and whatever your role here, you’ll connect millions of people to what they love using Europe’s best airline network, great value fares, and friendly service.
What makes us easyJet?
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* Have deep commercial legal experience within complex, asset-intensive industries
* Thrive in fast-paced, intellectually challenging environments where pragmatic decision making matters
* Are excited by the operational side of aviation and working closely with engineering and maintenance teams
* Can be in our fantastic Luton head office 3 x per week
THE TEAM
You’ll join our Legal team, part of the wider General Counsel’s Office, operating at the heart of the airline. The team partners closely with the business to enable delivery at pace, managing risk while supporting innovation, growth and operational resilience.
As a senior member of the Legal Leadership Team, you’ll help shape legal strategy, develop talent, and collaborate across specialist areas including company secretariat, digital safety and data protection.
THE ROLE
Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, this is a senior commercial role providing strategic and pragmatic legal advice to some of the most critical areas of the airline.
You’ll be the primary legal business partner to Engineering and Maintenance, as well as supporting other operational functions, advising on high-value, long-term supplier relationships across the UK, Europe and beyond.
Your role will include
* Leading negotiations on complex, long-term commercial and supply agreements with major multinational suppliers
* Advising on supplier relationship management, commercial risk, and governance matters across the supply chain
* Acting as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders within engineering, maintenance and operations
* Playing a key role in setting Legal team priorities and responding to the evolving legal and regulatory landscape
* Line managing and developing legal advisors within the team
* Collaborating across the General Counsel’s Office and wider business to support operational delivery and innovation
* Championing smart ways of working, including the use of technology to streamline and improve legal processes
Requirements of the Role
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We’re looking for a senior, commercially minded lawyer who combines technical expertise with strong judgement and a collaborative mindset. You’ll bring
* 10+ years PQE with significant in-house experience
* A strong commercial contracting background and experience advising on complex supply arrangements
* Exposure to engineering, maintenance, aerospace, manufacturing, transport, infrastructure or similar sectors
* Confidence leading high-stakes negotiations and influencing senior stakeholders
* Experience of leading or line managing a team
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to assess risk and provide clear, pragmatic advice
* Commercial curiosity and the ability to cut through complexity to focus on what really matters
* The resilience and flexibility to manage competing priorities in a fast-moving environment
* A proactive, solutions-focused approach and a passion for easyJet, our brand and our values
WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN
* Competitive base salary
* Up to 30% bonus
* 25 days holiday
* BAYE, SAYE & Performance share schemes
* 7% pension
* Life Assurance
* Flexible benefits package
* Excellent staff travel benefits
PRACTICALITIES
This full-time role will be based in Luton and will be 40 hours per week. We support hybrid working and we spend 60% of our time per month in the office.
REASONABLE ADJUSTMENTS
At easyJet, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse customers we serve across Europe. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you require specific adjustments or support during the application or recruitment process, such as extra time for assessments or accessible interview locations, please contact us at ma.recruitment@easyjet.com. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility and accommodation.
Business Area
Legal
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