Job Description
Are you looking for a company that puts its people at the heart of everything they do?
Then this is the chance for you to join an organization that has social events and puts its employees first.
The legal team is involved in every significant transaction happening within the business, and this role will offer you an excellent working environment to further grow and develop your skills.
Air Charter Service was established in **** in the basement of our chairman's home.
We offer aircraft charters in the private, group and cargo sectors, as well as on‐board couriers, holiday packages and concierge services.
We're the largest charter brokerage and charter family in the world, holding the values that started this business at the core of everything we do.
Job Description
Take ownership of drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, NDAs, terms and conditions and aviation related agreements with clients, suppliers and airlines across multiple jurisdictions
Provide pragmatic and commercially focused legal advice on international commercial, operational and regulatory matters
Manage and respond to queries via the shared Legal mailbox, ensuring timely, accurate and consistent support to global stakeholders
Act as a trusted adviser to senior management, clearly explaining risks and helping the business reach solutions
Support global governance and company secretarial matters, including routine filings and maintenance of corporate records
Assist with cross‐border data privacy matters, including reviewing data processing agreements and supporting internal privacy compliance
Support and coordinate the management of disputes and litigation, including preparing concise reports for senior leadership
Collaborate closely with Bids, Compliance, Sales and other non‐sales teams to facilitate international commercial activity
Contribute to the development of legal processes, guidance, templates and playbooks to improve consistency and efficiency across the department




Handle a diverse range of global matters independently while escalating material risks appropriately
Qualifications
Qualified lawyer in Australia or another recognised foreign jurisdiction
Fluency in Mandarin is mandatory
Minimum of 3 years' commercial legal experience, with prior in‐house experience strongly preferred
Experience handling international commercial contracts and a broad range of legal matters
Experience in any of the following areas is advantageous: commercial law, corporate governance, company secretarial work, data privacy, or litigation support
Ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders and provide practical, commercially aligned advice
Strong judgement, integrity and the confidence to operate with a high degree of independence
Strong contract drafting and negotiation experience, ideally including cross‐border commercial agreements
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Mandarin, with the ability to draft and advise confidently in both languages
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with attorneys, sales staff, administrative teams and senior management across global offices
Robust attention to detail, organisation skills and the ability to deliver high quality first drafts
Comfortable working under pressure, managing multiple priorities and supporting teams across time zones
A practical and solutions driven mindset, with the ability to translate legal analysis into clear business guidance
Previous exposure to the bids process and experience using contract management or legal tech systems is beneficial
Aviation industry experience is an advantage
Additional Information
22 days holiday per year which increases with length of service
Continued professional development
Private healthcare and pension
A friendly fun and very exciting environment enhanced with regular company‐funded social events and seasonal parties
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full‐time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Airlines and Aviation
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📌 Legal Counsel (New South Wales)
🏢 Air Charter Service
📍 New South Wales