In-House Counsel

Flighthelp; España; Remote; EUR 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working model

Remote work capabilities

Job summary

FlightHelp is seeking an In-House Legal Counsel in Spain to manage claims against airlines under EU 261/2004. You will prepare, file, and oversee court claims and payment orders to recover compensation for air passengers, collaborating with our international legal and claims teams to optimize litigation strategy in Spain.

Fluent Spanish and professional English, civil litigation experience in Spain, and strong drafting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer licensed to practice law in Spain and member in good standing of the Spain Bar Association.
• Proven experience in civil litigation, court proceedings, and legal claim submissions in Spain.
• Fluent in Spanish and professional proficiency in English (spoken and written).
• Strong legal drafting, research, and dispute resolution skills.
• Ability to handle high-volume claims efficiently and meet strict court deadlines.
• Self-starter capable of working independently in a remote environment.
• Knowledge or prior experience in EU Regulation 261/2004, consumer protection litigation, or aviation law is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, draft, and submit legal claims, payment orders, and court actions against airlines to spanish courts.
• Manage litigation cases end-to-end, maintaining accurate documentation, adhering to court deadlines, and overseeing legal proceedings.
• Review disputed or rejected airline compensation claims under EU Regulation 261/2004 and establish appropriate legal actions.
• Draft court submissions, legal notices, and responses to airline defense pleadings.
• Negotiate settlements and manage out-of-court disputes with airlines operating in Spain.
• Monitor legal developments, jurisdiction split, and court precedent regarding passenger rights and civil litigation in Spain.

Skills

Legal drafting

Dispute resolution

Spanish fluency

English proficiency

Education

Law degree (Spain)

Bar admission (Spain)

Tools

Legal research tools

Job description

FlightHelp is a specialized legal company dedicated to enforcing air passenger rights under EU Regulation 261/2004 (EC 261). We help passengers claim fair compensation for delayed, cancelled, or overbooked flights by managing disputes and litigation against airlines.

Role Description

FlightHelp is seeking a qualified In-House Legal Counsel in Spain to manage legal claims against airlines in spanish courts. The main focus of this role is preparing, filing, and managing court claims and order for payment procedures to recover compensation for air passengers. You will work closely with our international legal and claims operations team to optimize litigation strategy and maximize recovery rates in Spain.

Responsabilities:

• Prepare, draft, and submit legal claims, payment orders, and court actions against airlines to spanish courts.
• Manage litigation cases end-to-end, maintaining accurate documentation, adhering to court deadlines, and overseeing legal proceedings.
• Review disputed or rejected airline compensation claims under EU Regulation 261/2004 and establish appropriate legal actions.
• Draft court submissions, legal notices, and responses to airline defense pleadings.
• Negotiate settlements and manage out-of-court disputes with airlines operating in Spain.
• Monitor legal developments, jurisdiction split, and court precedent regarding passenger rights and civil litigation in Spain.

Qualifications:

• Qualified lawyer licensed to practice law in Spain and a member in good standing of the Spain Bar Association.
• Proven experience in civil litigation, court proceedings, and legal claim submissions in Spain.
• Fluent in Spanish and professional proficiency in English (spoken and written).
• Strong legal drafting, research, and dispute resolution skills.
• Ability to handle high-volume claims efficiently and meet strict court deadlines.
• Self-starter capable of working independently in a remote environment.
• Knowledge or prior experience in EU Regulation 261/2004, consumer protection litigation, or aviation law is strongly preferred.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation.
• Flexible working model with remote work capabilities.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, growing international legal environment.
• Direct involvement in shaping litigation strategy in Spain.