In-House Senior Legal Counsel (On-Site, Long Island)

Company Description

Air Charter Service (ACS) is a world‑leading aircraft charter specialist, delivering bespoke passenger and cargo charter solutions across the globe. We act as the vital link between our clients and aircraft operators, ensuring seamless, end‑to‑end charter experiences. Our Sales Consultants manage the full travel and sales cycle so our clients—ranging from high‑net‑worth individuals and CEOs to celebrities and global brands—can simply arrive and fly.

We are now seeking an experienced Senior Legal Advisor to support our continued growth across the Americas. This is a high‑visibility, commercially focused role working directly with the Regional VP for the Americas and the senior management team as well as the central legal team in the UK. Your expertise will help secure commercially sound new business, protect ACS’s interests, and guide the region through complex legal and regulatory landscapes.

Job Description

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Working closely with the Legal team in the UK, the role will: -

• Advise the Regional VP and senior leadership on a wide range of commercial, contractual, and regulatory matters affecting the Americas region.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including charter contracts, vendor agreements, and partnership arrangements.
• Provide strategic legal insight to support new business opportunities, commercial initiatives, and regional expansion.
• Ensure compliance with aviation regulations, consumer protection laws, data privacy requirements, and other relevant legal frameworks.
• Manage legal risk across the region and develop practical, business‑friendly solutions to support operational decision‑making.
• Liaise with external counsel when specialist advice is required.
• Contribute to internal policy development, training, and best‑practice implementation.

Qualifications

WHAT DO WE LOOK FOR 

• Contract drafting and negotiation experience 
• Ability to work with senior stakeholders to balance commerciality with legal risk
• Strong written, verbal and organizational skills
• Comfortable with working under pressure and managing multiple priorities
• A creative, problem-solving mindset, with demonstrated ability to turn ideas into products or actions
• Previous exposure to the sales bids process and previous experience with using a contract management system or other legal software.
• Minimum of 5 years of legal experience, with prior in-house legal role/experience required. 
• Previous aviation industry experience is a plus

QUALIFICATIONS

• Admitted to the New York State Bar (or in another state); equivalent legal experience considered 

Additional Information

TRAINING & TRAVEL

• Award-winning professional training and one-on-one mentoring
• International training based in our London HQ for approximately one month. 
• Training and travel expenses are covered by the company

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU

• $200K USD annual salary
• Affordable health, dental and vision insurance plans 
• 401K retirement savings plan with generous employer match!
• Life insurance
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• 20 days to start vacation time and more earned each year  
• Paid sick time
• 12 paid public holidays
• Additional paid leave for your birthday, wedding, moving house, holiday shopping and more
• 2 Giving Back days per year

Diversity & Inclusion: Air Charter Service Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

WHAT ARE THE NEXT STEPS?

Submit your resume to us today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch!

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