Aviation Regulatory Counsel (4–6 yrs)

BCL Legal Limited; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The Firm in Washington, D.C. seeks a 4-6 year Associate to join its Aviation team, advising airlines, airports, and industry stakeholders on regulatory and commercial matters while leveraging the firm’s national platform.

You will work alongside market-leading practitioners on licensing, antitrust, and cross-border transportation issues with substantial client exposure from day one in a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of aviation, regulatory, antitrust, transportation, or related legal experience.
• Experience before agencies such as the DOT, FAA, TSA, CBP, or similar regulatory bodies is preferred.
• Strong analytical, drafting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage matters independently while collaborating within a team.

Responsibilities

• Advising airlines, airports, and industry participants on aviation regulatory and commercial matters.
• Handling licensing, certification, compliance, and operational issues before key regulatory bodies.
• Counseling clients on aviation antitrust and competition matters, including strategic commercial arrangements and industry transactions.
• Advising on marketing, distribution, consumer protection, customs, trade, and cross-border transportation regulations.
• Supporting clients with aviation safety and security compliance and regulatory risk management.
• Managing regulatory investigations, agency inquiries, and interactions with organizations such as the DOT, FAA, TSA, CBP, and other authorities.
• Assisting clients with industry advocacy, policy development, and regulatory planning.
• Working with partners and clients on significant legal developments affecting aviation and contributing to thought leadership.

Skills

Aviation law

Regulatory

Antitrust

Transportation

Job description

The Firm in Washington, D.C. seeks a 4-6 year Associate to join its Aviation team, advising airlines, airports, and industry stakeholders on regulatory and commercial matters while leveraging the firm’s national platform.

You will work alongside market-leading practitioners on licensing, antitrust, and cross-border transportation issues with substantial client exposure from day one in a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture.