Aviation Legal & Governance Director

AGS Airports; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK airport group is seeking a Legal Director to oversee legal and governance frameworks. You will manage compliance, provide strategic legal advice to the Board, and lead the in-house legal team. The ideal candidate is a UK-qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 10 years of experience in a regulated sector and strong communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Participation in annual bonus plan

25 days annual holiday plus 8 public holidays

Generous pension contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Private Healthcare

Flexible Benefit Platform

Life Assurance Cover

Free on-site car parking

Agile / Flexible working

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ relevant legal / governance experience in a regulated sector.
• Previous senior management and team leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead AGS’s legal and governance framework ensuring compliance.
• Provide corporate legal advice mainly to the CEO and Board.
• Manage key relationships with regulators and external law firms.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Influencing skills at Board level

Team leadership

Education

UK-qualified Solicitor or Chartered Governance Institute (CGI)

Job description

A leading UK airport group is seeking a Legal Director to oversee legal and governance frameworks. You will manage compliance, provide strategic legal advice to the Board, and lead the in-house legal team. The ideal candidate is a UK-qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 10 years of experience in a regulated sector and strong communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development.