Head Legal Counsel

NICHOLAS AIR; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicholas Air in Mississippi seeks a Head Legal Counsel to lead all legal affairs, provide strategic guidance to executives, and ensure compliance across employment, contracts, aviation, and regulatory matters.

The role demands a seasoned attorney with 10+ years in corporate and aviation law, strong governance, negotiation skills, and the ability to manage risk and complex litigation.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law and bar membership in good standing.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant legal experience, preferably with aviation, transportation, or highly regulated industries.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance, contract law, employment law, regulatory compliance, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead all legal affairs of Nicholas Air, providing strategic guidance to executive leadership.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations applicable to employment, contracts, and aviation law.
• Manage corporate governance, negotiations, litigation matters, regulatory compliance, and risk management initiatives.

Skills

Bar admission

Aviation law

Regulatory compliance

Corporate governance

Negotiation skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

WORK FOR ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST AUTHENTIC PRIVATE JET BRANDS

We believe people should be treated as names, not numbers. That belief shapes our culture of empowerment, collaboration, and long-term stability, and it is one of the reasons we continue to be The Standard in private aviation.

We invest in exceptional people who bring exceptional skills. For nearly 30 years, our mission has remained clear, “Be the best in the industry, not the biggest”.

Becoming part of the organization means continuous learning, strategic growth, and embracing change through innovation. We operate with a “people over process” philosophy, building meaningful relationships and trust across our workforce.

The Head Legal Counsel is responsible for managing all legal affairs of NICHOLAS AIR, providing strategic legal guidance to executive leadership, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations applicable to general employment, contractual, and aviation law. This position will also manage corporate governance, negotiations, litigation matters, regulatory compliance, employment matters, and risk management initiatives across the organization. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of legal experience, with a strong background in corporate law, aviation law, regulatory compliance, and business operations.

Requirements

• Active license to practice law and membership in good standing with a state bar association (Mississippi or Tennessee preferred)
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant legal experience, preferably with aviation, transportation, or highly regulated industries
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance, contract law, employment law, regulatory compliance, and risk management
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and professional judgment

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