Senior Legal Counsel
Join Bristow Group as a Senior Legal Counsel. This role serves as the primary liaison and legal counsel for the group’s Global Operations outside North America, covering Europe, Africa, Australia, and other international jurisdictions.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee the full contract lifecycle: review, negotiate and finalize terms & conditions; build and maintain key relationships with various departments and counterparties.
* Manage employment issues and disputes: advise HR and Operations on employee‑related issues, liaise on tribunal proceedings.
* Handle general disputes: advise directors and reports on UK and European disputes, manage external legal advisors.
* Corporate secretary: manage Bristow’s subsidiaries primarily in the UK and Europe.
* Aircraft and engine movements: support movements or swaps of aircraft/engines to meet legal standards; liaise with outside counsel.
* Liaise with external legal advisers: manage spend under guidelines; establish local country requirements.
Person Specification
* Qualifications: Law Degree (2:1 or above); Qualified English or Scottish Solicitor; 5–10 years legal experience with global exposure.
* Experience: Prior work as solicitor for a reputable UK City or regional law firm; labor/employment, contracts negotiation, litigation/disputes expertise essential; aviation and oil & gas law ideal.
* Skills: High standard of work, independent, willing to travel globally, commercial awareness, collaborative, inclusive, communicative, goal‑oriented, driving licence essential.
Equal Opportunities
Bristow Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran/ex‑military status.
Military Friendly
As a Military‑Friendly employer, we provide meaningful employment opportunities for veterans through our Managed Military Pathway Programme and Silver Award under the Armed Forces Covenant.
Disability Confident
We are a Disability Confident employer and welcome applicants for reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or hiring process. Contact hr.sharedservice@bristowgroup.com.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Airlines and Aviation
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