Aviation Associate

Summary

The FirmA leading Am Law firm renowned for its strength in aviation, transportation, regulatory, and government affairs matters is seeking a 4-6 year Associate to join its highly regarded Aviation team in Washington, D.C. This is an opportunity to advise major airlines, airports, and industry stakeholders on the legal and regulatory issues shaping the future of the aviation sector while leveraging the resources, platform, and global reach of one of the country's most well-connected law firms. You will join a nationally recognised practice that sits at the intersection of aviation, regulatory law, public policy, and commercial strategy. Working alongside market-leading practitioners and former government officials, you will advise clients on high-profile industry developments, complex regulatory challenges, and business-critical commercial matters. The team offers a unique combination of sophisticated regulatory counselling, direct client exposure, and meaningful responsibility from day one, all within a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture that has made the firm a destination for lawyers seeking both professional growth and long-term career opportunities.What you will be doing day-to-dayAdvising airlines, airports, and other industry participants on complex aviation regulatory and commercial mattersHandling airline licensing, certification, compliance, and operational issues before key regulatory bodiesCounselling clients on aviation antitrust and competition matters, including strategic commercial arrangements and industry transactionsAdvising on marketing, distribution, consumer protection, customs, trade, and cross-border transportation regulationsSupporting clients with aviation safety and security compliance matters and regulatory risk managementManaging regulatory investigations, agency inquiries, and interactions with organizations such as the DOT, FAA, TSA, CBP, and other governmental authoritiesAssisting clients with industry advocacy efforts, policy development initiatives, and strategic regulatory planningWorking closely with partners and clients on significant legal and regulatory developments affecting the aviation sectorContributing to client alerts, industry publications, speaking engagements, and thought leadership initiatives to help build both the practice and your profile within the aviation industryWhat You Will Have4-6 years of aviation, regulatory, antitrust, transportation, or related legal experienceExperience working with or before agencies such as the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), or similar regulatory bodies is preferredStrong analytical, drafting, and problem-solving abilitiesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsThe ability to manage matters independently while collaborating effectively within a team environmentA genuine interest in the aviation industry and its evolving regulatory landscapeAdmission to practice in Washington, D.C., or the ability to obtain admission promptlyWhy Join?Work directly on high-profile aviation regulatory and commercial mattersGain significant client contact and responsibility in a lean, collaborative teamDevelop expertise across a broad range of aviation legal issuesContribute to industry thought leadership and business development initiativesJoin a growing practice with strong momentum and long-term career opportunitiesThis role is ideal for an attorney who enjoys sophisticated regulatory work, has a passion for the aviation sector, and is looking for a platform that offers meaningful responsibility, intellectual challenge, and the opportunity to become a recognised adviser within the industry.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

The FirmA leading Am Law firm renowned for its strength in aviation, transportation, regulatory, and government affairs matters is seeking a 4-6 year Associate to join its highly regarded Aviation team in Washington, D.C. This is an opportunity to advise major airlines, airports, and industry stakeholders on the legal and regulatory issues shaping the future of the aviation sector while leveraging the resources, platform, and global reach of one of the country's most well-connected law firms. You will join a nationally recognised practice that sits at the intersection of aviation, regulatory law, public policy, and commercial strategy. Working alongside market-leading practitioners and former government officials, you will advise clients on high-profile industry developments, complex regulatory challenges, and business-critical commercial matters. The team offers a unique combination of sophisticated regulatory counselling, direct client exposure, and meaningful responsibility from day one, all within a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture that has made the firm a destination for lawyers seeking both professional growth and long-term career opportunities.What you will be doing day-to-dayAdvising airlines, airports, and other industry participants on complex aviation regulatory and commercial mattersHandling airline licensing, certification, compliance, and operational issues before key regulatory bodiesCounselling clients on aviation antitrust and competition matters, including strategic commercial arrangements and industry transactionsAdvising on marketing, distribution, consumer protection, customs, trade, and cross-border transportation regulationsSupporting clients with aviation safety and security compliance matters and regulatory risk managementManaging regulatory investigations, agency inquiries, and interactions with organizations such as the DOT, FAA, TSA, CBP, and other governmental authoritiesAssisting clients with industry advocacy efforts, policy development initiatives, and strategic regulatory planningWorking closely with partners and clients on significant legal and regulatory developments affecting the aviation sectorContributing to client alerts, industry publications, speaking engagements, and thought leadership initiatives to help build both the practice and your profile within the aviation industryWhat You Will Have4-6 years of aviation, regulatory, antitrust, transportation, or related legal experienceExperience working with or before agencies such as the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), or similar regulatory bodies is preferredStrong analytical, drafting, and problem-solving abilitiesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsThe ability to manage matters independently while collaborating effectively within a team environmentA genuine interest in the aviation industry and its evolving regulatory landscapeAdmission to practice in Washington, D.C., or the ability to obtain admission promptlyWhy Join?Work directly on high-profile aviation regulatory and commercial mattersGain significant client contact and responsibility in a lean, collaborative teamDevelop expertise across a broad range of aviation legal issuesContribute to industry thought leadership and business development initiativesJoin a growing practice with strong momentum and long-term career opportunitiesThis role is ideal for an attorney who enjoys sophisticated regulatory work, has a passion for the aviation sector, and is looking for a platform that offers meaningful responsibility, intellectual challenge, and the opportunity to become a recognised adviser within the industry.#J-18808-Ljbffr