Aviation Disputes and Regulation - Senior Associate (Lawyer) at Burges Salmon

The role

This role is for a Senior Associate/Director within Burges Salmon's Dispute Resolution team, focusing on the firm's leading aviation practice. The position is for experienced lawyers who can manage complex, high-value aviation disputes and regulatory matters, advising leading clients in the sector.

What you'll do

Manage and lead high-quality aviation disputes in the High Court, Court of Appeal and various courts of international arbitration
Advise on cutting-edge aviation regulatory matters involving UK, European and international frameworks
Work alongside colleagues in other disciplines on wider sector matters, including sustainable aviation, government and defence projects, aviation M&A, emerging areas such as aviation autonomy, advanced transport technology and space, and broader transport and consumer issues

What we're looking for

Strong expertise in commercial aviation disputes (non-insured experience preferred) and/or regulatory work

Qualification as a lawyer with the SRA or in a Commonwealth jurisdiction

Confidence to take ownership of matters and make sound decisions

A collaborative approach and the emotional intelligence to work effectively in a close team

Willingness to throw yourself into a rapidly growing practice and to pursue your own ambitions as part of that

Excellent attention to detail and a genuinely commercial mindset

An enthusiasm for business development, including proactively building your own network and supporting the development of both prospective and existing client relationships alongside the wider team

A demonstrable interest in the aviation industry

An academic qualification in air law· nice to have

Benefits

Hybrid working model offers real flexibility

Investors in People Platinum accredited

'Best Law Firm to Work At' by Roll on Friday

Disability Confident employer

Hiring contacts

Katie Harding

0117 027826

Aviation Disputes and Regulation - Senior Associate (Lawyer)