- Location
- Paço de Arcos Lisbon Portugal
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Legal & Compliance
- Posted
- Sep 30, 2026
About NetJets
Founded in 1964 and part of Berkshire Hathaway since 1998, NetJets is a leader in private aviation, renowned for pioneering fractional aircraft ownership. Serving a discerning international clientele, the company combines personalised service with a rigorous commitment to safety and operational excellence. As an employer, NetJets brings together pilots, maintenance specialists, operations professionals and client service teams, whose expertise underpins every journey. Its working environment places a premium on precision, discretion and collaboration, offering careers at the intersection of aviation and luxury service. For professionals drawn to exacting standards, NetJets represents an opportunity to contribute to a highly specialised, service-led business.
NetJets Europe seeks an experienced in-house attorney to provide comprehensive legal review, compliance guidance, and strategic counsel across employment law, contract management, procurement, and aviation regulatory matters. The role supports the General Counsel in safeguarding the organization's reputation and business interests while ensuring strict compliance with European legal and regulatory frameworks for aircraft operations and corporate governance.
Role & Responsibilities
- Advise on employment matters, benefits administration, and collective bargaining agreements while ensuring full compliance with employment law and managing employment-related claims
- Assess legal risks and opportunities within labour and employment domains, providing strategic recommendations
- Conduct comprehensive review, analysis, and drafting of national and international supplier contracts
- Draft, revise, and maintain contract templates aligned with procurement requirements and regulatory compliance standards
- Provide legal support and guidance on supplier contract and regulatory compliance matters within the NetJets Europe Group
- Verify sales contracts and client documentation, conduct due diligence and reputational risk assessments, and liaise with the Sales team for final contract approval
- Review and amend sales contracts and letters of confirmation in accordance with sales requests and internal approvals
- Deliver training to the contracts team on legal requirements and compliance obligations related to sales contracts
- Manage aeronautical registration and aircraft documentation with the Portuguese Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC), including aircraft de-registration and ownership transfers
- Maintain and administer Aircraft Operator Certificates and ANAC/EASA compliance documentation
- Conduct regulatory research and prepare guidance materials on applicable legislation across NetJets' operational areas
- Execute litigation activities including negotiation, legal writing, advocacy, and counselling
- Establish and maintain corporate legal records, policy manuals, and reference materials
- Foster relationships and credibility with clients, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams throughout the organization
Qualifications
- Legally qualified with minimum 5 years of bar admission
- Minimum 7 years of legal experience in private practice and/or in-house counsel role (in-house experience preferred)
- Solid expertise in employment law
- Demonstrated experience managing aircraft registration and aviation regulatory compliance matters
- Proficiency in contract management and commercial law
- Strong understanding of European employment legislation and international labour frameworks
Skills
Experience
6–8 years of legal experience, with a minimum of 5 years post-bar admission and at least 7 years in private practice and/or in-house legal counsel roles. Prior experience managing aviation regulatory matters and aircraft registration with civil aviation authorities is highly valued.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Law; bar admission in a European jurisdiction required.
Workplace
This position is based in Paço de Arcos, Lisbon, Portugal, within easy reach of Lisbon.
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Culture
NetJets’ workplace culture is shaped by the exacting demands of private aviation, with safety, operational precision and discreet, personalised service at its core. Its environment calls for close collaboration among flight crews, operations teams and client-facing professionals, combining technical expertise with the responsiveness expected by a discerning international clientele.
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