Knowledge Lawyer

Requirements of the role

We are the UK’s aviation and aerospace regulator and recognised as a world leader in its field. Our activities are diverse, enabling the aviation industry to meet the highest safety standards, and we pride ourselves on our ability to adapt to the constantly evolving aviation environment.

The Role

Are you a highly organised and forward‑thinking lawyer who enjoys knowledge sharing, continuous improvement and driving excellence in legal practice?

Would you like to lead on developing a new knowledge lawyer position within the CAA’s Office of the General Counsel; shaping the scope, priorities, and impact of the role from the outset? If so, this could be the unique opportunity for you.

Whilst legal expertise in public law, civil litigation or a regulatory background is desirable, it is not essential.  We are looking for transferable skills which could have been gained in most legal subject areas that draw on legislation, rules and regulations and you will be fully supported as you become familiar with our work.

Given that aviation law is a niche area, many of our existing legal advisers did not come to us with aviation law backgrounds. They have successfully transitioned to working in this regulatory area, using their transferable skills and benefiting from the supportive team culture.

As the UK’s aviation regulator, recognised internationally for our leadership and expertise, our legal team works at the forefront of aviation. We support a variety of regulatory functions including safety, consumer rights, environmental protection, emerging technologies and the future shape of UK airspace. This new professional support role is designed to strengthen our collective legal capability and support the delivery of a consistent, efficient and innovative legal service across the organisation.

This hybrid working role will be based in the CAA’s London office at Canary Wharf, with the particular hybrid working pattern to be agreed with the successful candidate.

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