Aviation Law Expert

3 weeks ago


Montreal, Quebec, Canada The International Air Transport Association Full time

About Us

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is the trade association for the world's airlines, representing and serving over 300 of them across all continents.

We are passionate about the aviation industry and strive to make it safer, smarter, more sustainable and more inclusive. We celebrate diversity and inclusion in our workforce and respect the different backgrounds, perspectives and skills of our employees.

We care about our employees' wellbeing and provide flexible work arrangements, travel benefits, family-friendly policies, equal pay and a day off on your birthday. We believe in giving back to the community and encourage our staff to participate in volunteering activities that support causes they care about.

About the Team You'll Be Joining

The Legal Advocacy Workstream is part of the Legal Services and Corporate Secretary Group (LSCS), which provides legal support across IATA's operations, business and advocacy activities.

This team is made up of legal professionals qualified in various jurisdictions, working together to advance IATA's advocacy and policy activities. As a key member of this team, you will be responsible for providing independent legal advice and support to internal clients.

What Your Day Would Look Like

You will work closely with the Director Legal Services, Legal Advocacy Workstream, to prepare and provide legal opinions, memoranda and information papers on questions concerning the interpretation or application of law, legal instruments or legal principles in relation to IATA's advocacy or policy activities.

You will also draft responses to correspondence and communication raising legal issues or having legal implications, as well as agreements, contracts, instruments, governance documents and policies in the context of IATA's advocacy or policy activities.

In addition, you will collaborate with other team members on legal issues across the LSCS Workstreams, develop and deliver training and guidance material for IATA staff on various legal topics, and update legal databases.

Your Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A degree in law (LLB, JD) from an internationally recognized university;
  • Admission in a relevant jurisdiction, preferably the UK, EU Member State, Canada, United States, Australia or New Zealand;
  • Minimum five years post-qualification experience in an organization, government department or law firm preferably in the aviation legal sector;
  • Professional client relationship skills;
  • Excellent command of English;
  • Superior written and oral communication skills;
  • Strong legal research skills;
  • Strong technical skills;
  • Good organizational and project management skills and experience.

Benefits and Compensation

IATA offers a competitive salary of approximately $120,000 per year, depending on experience, plus a range of benefits including flexible work arrangements, travel benefits, family-friendly policies, equal pay and a day off on your birthday.

We also offer opportunities for professional development and growth, as well as a dynamic and inclusive work environment.


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