- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Legal & Compliance
- Posted
- Oct 17, 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 seeks a Senior Legal Counsel specializing in aviation law, FAA regulations, and aviation regulatory compliance. The role advises on complex aviation legal matters, partners with Safety and Flight Operations, and manages litigation, contracts, training, and regulatory issues.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage litigation, arbitrations, and agency actions involving NetJets, including aviation-related regulatory proceedings and enforcement matters; oversee outside counsel and handle cases internally when appropriate.
- Advise internal business clients on legal rights, risks, and obligations, particularly concerning aviation operations, FAA requirements, and aviation safety.
- Research and analyze laws, regulations, and related cases; monitor legal changes, especially FAA regulations, federal aviation laws, and requirements affecting private aviation operations.
- Assist with reviewing and negotiating procurement, benefits, fractional program, aviation operations, and aviation-related services contracts.
- Develop and deliver compliance training on employment, ethics, safety, FCPA, anti-bribery, privacy, and other laws, emphasizing aviation regulatory compliance and FAA requirements.
- Partner with Safety and Flight Operations teams to provide legal guidance on aviation safety, regulatory compliance, and operational risk.
- Advise on FAA inquiries, regulatory interpretations, compliance initiatives, and interactions with aviation regulatory authorities.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctorate.
- 10+ years of experience.
- Prior experience as in-house counsel for an aviation organization, airline, private aviation operator, or aviation-focused law firm preferred.
- Strong knowledge of FAA regulations and their application to commercial or private aviation operations.
- Experience advising on aviation regulatory compliance, including interpreting federal aviation laws and regulatory requirements.
- Experience partnering with aviation Safety teams, Flight Operations, or other operational stakeholders on legal and regulatory matters.
Skills
Experience
10+ years of experience
Education
Juris Doctorate
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision benefits; healthcare advocacy; Employee Assistance Program; flexible spending accounts; Health Savings Account with annual employer contribution; wellness programs and discounts; paid time off; parental leave; life and accident insurance; voluntary financial protection benefits; 401(k) plan with NetJets matching 67% of each dollar contributed; short- and long-term disability; legal plan; identity theft protection plans; pet insurance; family and caregiving support.
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.
About Cerulean
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