Junior Commercial Counsel

Vista Global; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Vista Global, a leading international business aviation group, seeks a Junior Commercial Counsel to support growth across its brands. You will draft and negotiate diverse commercial agreements, coordinate cross‑functional projects, and provide pragmatic legal guidance to a global team.

You will collaborate with sales and operations, gain exposure to litigation support, and play a key role in maintaining efficient processes and training across the legal function.

Qualifications

• Qualified attorney admitted to practice law in England & Wales.
• Minimum 3 years in a similar role and/or with relevant law firm experience.
• Demonstrable contract drafting and negotiating experience.
• Commercially minded dealmaker with a lawyer’s attention to detail.
• Capable project manager with a knack for pushing tasks forward efficiently.
• Highly communicative with a strong ‘soft skills’ set.
• Excellent interpersonal skills – able to translate legal matters to non‑legal audience.
• Process driven, but not dependent – able to think outside the box and tackle matters of first impression.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and edit commercial legal agreements (including charter and flight service contracts, loyalty and referral programs, marketing and publicity agreements, website and app T&Cs, licenses, leases, vendor contracts, SLAs, MSAs, NDAs, etc.)
• Negotiate agreements directly with third parties, including clients and their counsel.
• Develop a solid understanding of the company’s product and business goals.
• Develop and implement sound processes and procedures to drive efficiency.
• Lead cross-departmental projects from scoping to implementation.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Help coordinate and triage team projects.
• Provide pragmatic, deal‑minded support and advice to a global business team.
• Review and approve customer‑facing marketing materials and communications.
• Assist with the global litigation portfolio (investigations, letters before action, cease & desists, e‑discovery, mediations, settlement and releases, etc.)
• Use and maintain the company’s document, template, and contract repositories.
• Prepare and present tailored training sessions as part of our in‑house training program.
• Monitor legal developments, conduct legal research, and advise leadership.
• Support a wide range of projects and teams on an as‑needed basis, from HR and Tax to Aircraft Maintenance and Operations.
• Other tasks as may be required.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Project management

Commercial acumen

Attention to detail

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified attorney admitted to practice law in England & Wales

Job description

We are looking for a multifaceted Junior Commercial Counsel to support the growth of Vista’s business across its multiple products and brands – including VistaJet and XO.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the international Legal team of a dynamic, high-growth company.

Vista is the world’s leading global business aviation company, providing worldwide business flight services through its network of subsidiaries and a team of over 4,000 experts. A global group headquartered in Dubai, Vista integrates a unique portfolio of companies to offer asset-free services that cover all key aspects of business aviation, including guaranteed and on-demand global flight coverage, subscription and membership solutions, and trading and management services.

A career at Vista means stepping into an environment where you’re trusted with real autonomy and responsibility from day one. Whether you're keeping our aircraft airworthy, flying our clients across the globe, or working in one of our corporate teams, you’ll move fast, deliver impact quickly, and grow through hands ‑ on learning and close collaboration within a supportive global community.

Your Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will share Vista’s entrepreneurial spirit, embody a “can do” attitude, and embrace every opportunity to move the business forward while developing their skills as an in-house lawyer.

• Draft, review, and edit commercial legal agreements (including charter and flight service contracts, loyalty and referral programs, marketing and publicity agreements, website and app T&Cs, licenses, leases, vendor contracts, SLAs, MSAs, NDAs, etc.)
• Negotiate agreements directly with third parties, including clients and their counsel.
• Develop a solid understanding of the company’s product and business goals.
• Develop and implement sound processes and procedures to drive efficiency.
• Lead cross-departmental projects from scoping to implementation.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Help coordinate and triage team projects.
• Provide pragmatic, deal‑minded support and advice to a global business team.
• Review and approve customer‑facing marketing materials and communications.
• Assist with the global litigation portfolio (investigations, letters before action, cease & desists, e‑discovery, mediations, settlement and releases, etc.)
• Use and maintain the company’s document, template, and contract repositories.
• Prepare and present tailored training sessions as part of our in‑house training program.
• Monitor legal developments, conduct legal research, and advise leadership.
• Support a wide range of projects and teams on an as‑needed basis, from HR and Tax to Aircraft Maintenance and Operations.
• Other tasks as may be required.

Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

• Qualified attorney (solicitor or barrister/advocate) admitted to practice law in England & Wales.
• Minimum 3 years in a similar role and/or with relevant law firm experience.
• Demonstrable contract drafting and negotiating experience.
• Commercially minded dealmaker with a lawyer’s attention to detail.
• Capable project manager with a knack for pushing tasks forward efficiently.
• Highly communicative with a strong ‘soft skills’ set.
• Excellent interpersonal skills – able to translate legal matters to non‑legal audience.
• Process driven, but not dependent – able to think outside the box and tackle matters of first impression.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working directly with a sales team.
• Experience working in an international company / with an international client base.
• Exposure to commercial litigation, consumer law and contentious/non‑contentious employment law.
• Knowledge of – or interest in – aviation, luxury, or travel industries.