Senior Legal Advisor Luton Competitive Salary Excellent benefits We have disrupted the way people travel since we started and we don’t intend on stopping. We’re Europe’s leading airline – with a network of over 1,000 routes across 35 countries. We lead the industry in data, digital, web, engineering and operational innovations, to make travel easier and great value for our customer. When you travel with us, you’ll see we have bags of passion for travel and getting you to your destination with the best experience possible. Working in our non-flying roles is no different, and our culture, known as our Orange Spirit, is a real thing. We work hard and laugh loud. We roll our sleeves up and we get stuck right in. It’s fast paced, and you need to be resilient, but the experience you gain when developing in orangeyears is like no other - one year at easyJet is like three years somewhere else. Different perspectives and experiences add value to the way we do business. Giving a ‘warm welcome for everyone’ is at the heart of what we do every day regardless of gender identity and expression, race, disability, age, sexual and/ or romantic orientation, religion and nationality; because it’s clear to us that our people set us apart. We support. We empower. We excite. And we do it our way. We’re uniquely different. We’re easyJet. JOB PURPOSE Reporting to the Head of Legal (Corporate, Finance, Procurement & Ops), this role will provide vital legal support to the business, working as a member of a highly regarded legal team which is responsible for the provision of commercially-minded legal advice and support to the business. In particular, this role will provide support to the Strategy, Sustainability, Treasury, Fleet, Engineering & Maintenance and Facilities teams, with the opportunity to support other areas when the need arises. This role will be an exciting prospect for any senior-level transactional lawyer that wants to broaden their experience, relishes and seeks out opportunities and naturally thrives in an intellectually challenging, fast paced and lively environment. JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES Supporting on strategic corporate projects such as acquisitions, disposals, investments, partnerships, joint ventures, corporate restructuring, etc, Advising the Treasury team on easyJet's payments arrangements, financing and security arrangements (EMTN programme, secured loans, etc.) and hedging arrangements. easyJet aims to be a responsible and sustainable business. We recognise the need to transition to a low-carbon economy and will continue to work towards ensuring aviation plays its part. Our focus is to pioneer positive change for our planet, communities and people, getting one step closer to net zero every day. This role will, in collaboration with our ESG lawyer, work with the Sustainability team to achieve these objectives. Advising the Fleet team and the Fleet Transactions teams on transactions relating to our fleet-related suppliers and our lessors. Supporting the business with the procurement of goods and services (particularly in relation to engineering & maintenance and fuel (including SAF)) by providing end-to-end support on Requests for Proposals and the selection and appointment of new suppliers, negotiating agreements and advising on issues relating to supplier relationship management. Some may be surprised to know that easyJet has an extensive property portfolio – ranging from our offices in London Luton Airport to a Hangar in Berlin to crew rooms in the many airports that we fly to. This role will support the Facilities Team to manage that property portfolio which may include negotiating leases and licences,negotiating consents or resolving disputes with landlords. Along with other members of the legal team, supporting the Senior Legal Leadership Team with continuous team improvement initiatives. COMPETENCIES Ownership and Delivery . Has a clear focus to deliver results, working to targets, reviewing progress and adapting their plans accordingly, motivating themselves/the team to achieve. Customer and Shareholder Value. Understands who their customers are and seeks to exceed their needs, focussing on the importance of safety for both customers and employees. Business Performance . Understands business and external environment, is cost conscious and understands the longer term perspective and implications of decisions. Building Relationships. Expresses ideas confidently and clearly, builds positive and constructive relationships with others, gets to know colleagues within their own team and supports them to ensure team goals are achieved. Inspirational leadership. Has the ability to influence, inspire, lead and direct others, can work autonomously as well as in a team. KEY SKILLS REQUIRED 8 PQE UK qualified corporate or commercial lawyer (or non-UK equivalent). Finance experience is highly desirable and preferred. Significant In-house experience (whether by working in-house or through a client secondment). You understand the commercial world and feel comfortable being a part of the decision making process. You can cut through noise to get to the heart of an issue, and prioritise effectively. You also understand that your role goes beyond just advising on the ‘legal bits’. You’ll be a positive role model for the Corporate team – you’ll have behaviours, attitudes and values that others can look up to and emulate in a constructive and inspiring way. You are a problem solver: You actively contribute your insights, ideas and opinions with colleagues and solve problems creatively with novel solutions. You are pro-active and self-motivated and enjoy finding solutions in a fast-paced environment - you will be expected to be a self-starter and be prepared to 'roll up their sleeves' to get the job done. Strong team player with a track record of establishing relationships - you listen; people trust you and open up to you. As a result, you have the ability to establish trust at all levels, both within and outside the company. For the more junior members of the team this means creating an environment that makes them feel motivated, valued and comfortable in voicing their opinions. You are not afraid to give your view, but you absolutely respect others’ views – you act in the best interests of easyJet always. Comfortable with operating within an informal and relaxed style in a lively open plan head office. Passionate about easyJet, its brand and its values - including delivering operational excellence and the customer experience. You are different and unique – we all are, right? BENEFITS Competitive base salary Up to 30% bonus 25 days holiday BAYE, SAYE & Performance share schemes 7% pension Life Assurance Flexible benefits package Excellent staff travel benefits LOCATION & HOURS OF WORK This full-time role will be based in Luton, and will be 40 hours per week.
