Senior Legal Advisor

easyJet Airline Company PLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Up to 20% bonus

Private medical insurance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual credit towards an easyJet holId

Excellent staff travel benefits

Flexible benefits package including affi

Job summary

easyJet Airline Company PLC is seeking a Senior Legal Advisor to partner with Engineering & Maintenance and Ops. You’ll advise on major contracts and supplier relationships across the UK/Europe, balancing risk with commercial needs in a fast-moving aviation environment.

Reporting to the Head of Legal for Engineering, Maintenance and Ops, you’ll shape pragmatic solutions, lead complex negotiations and promote a collaborative, data-driven legal function.

Qualifications

• 8+ years PQE in commercial law
• Experience in engineering, maintenance, aerospace, manufacturing or asset-intensive industries
• In-house experience valued
• Strong contract negotiation and risk assessment

Responsibilities

• Advise on major commercial relationships and supply chains
• Review and negotiate complex supply agreements
• Provide pragmatic legal advice balancing commercial priorities
• Collaborate with Engineering & Maintenance and Ops

Skills

Commercial lawyer

In-house experience

Contracting

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Qualified Lawyer (UK/Intl)

Tools

Microsoft 365

Copilot

Job description

Job Description - Senior Legal Advisor (17287)

Job Description

Senior Legal Advisor (17287)

Description

Senior Legal Advisor

Luton | Full-time | Hybrid

You turn complex commercial questions into clear, practical advice that helps operational teams move with confidence.

You enjoy getting close to the business, understanding what really matters and finding solutions that balance pace, risk and commercial reality.

The opportunity

Join easyJet’s Legal team as a trusted business partner to Engineering & Maintenance and other critical Operations functions. You’ll provide vital commercial legal support across relationships and supply chains in the UK, Europe and beyond.

Reporting to the Head of Legal for Engineering, Maintenance and Ops, you’ll advise on complex contracts, supplier relationships and risk in a fast-paced aviation environment.

This role is about combining strong commercial judgement with genuine curiosity about how the operation works. We're looking for someone who can cut through complexity, explain risk clearly and help colleagues find a practical way forward.

easyJet Legal team

The team & culture

You’ll be a key member of the Legal team, working closely with colleagues across Engineering & Maintenance and Ops, Commercial, and Competition & Regulation.

You’ll also collaborate across the wider General Counsel's Office, including Company Secretary, digital safety and data protection. The style is informal, energetic and supportive, with people encouraged to lean in and help solve business challenges.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll advise on major commercial relationships and supply chains, particularly within Engineering & Maintenance, covering contracts, supplier management and risk.

You’ll review and negotiate complex supply agreements with large multinational suppliers, giving clear, pragmatic advice that keeps commercial priorities in view.

You’ll build trusted relationships across the business and Legal, manage competing priorities and contribute ideas for using technology, including Microsoft 365 and Copilot, to streamline legal work, templates and processes.

Requirements of the Role

What we’re looking for

You’ll be a commercial lawyer with 8+ years’ PQE and solid contracting experience, ideally gained in-house. Experience in engineering, maintenance, aerospace, manufacturing, transport, infrastructure or another complex, asset-intensive industry would be valuable.

You can get to the heart of an issue, assess risk and communicate a practical view clearly. You’re comfortable advising on complex supplier arrangements while understanding the wider commercial picture.

You’re proactive, self-motivated and calm under pressure, with the ability to manage tight deadlines and competing priorities. Just as importantly, you build constructive relationships and enjoy working as part of a team.

What you’ll get

• Competitive base salary + up to 20% bonus
• Private medical insurance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Annual credit towards an easyJet holiday
• Excellent staff travel benefits
• Flexible benefits package including share schemes

Diversity isn't a checkbox - it's how we fly

Different perspectives strengthen the judgement, challenge and collaboration great legal advice depends on. We welcome applicants from every background who can bring their experience, curiosity and authentic self to the role.

Reasonable Adjustments

At easyJet, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse customers we serve across Europe. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you require specific adjustments or support during the application or recruitment process, such as extra time for assessments or accessible interview locations, please contact us at [e-mail]. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure accessibility and accommodation.

Business Area

Legal