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Legal Counsel – Commercial Disputes & Contracts

On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added today (last checked 23 Oct)

Ryanair

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Madrid
Contract: Full-time
English: Required
Experience: 5+ years
Education: Master's degree
Benefits: Life insurance

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Requirements

What we're looking for

An LL.M in EU law;
5+ years PQE;
Experience across both commercial disputes and B2B contracts;
Excellent drafting, communication and organisational skills;
The ability to learn quickly, show initiative and hit the ground running;
Availability for the full term, January to December 2027;
Fluency in English.

Nice to have

Knowledge of one of the major European languages in addition to English;
Understanding of the aviation industry.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Competitive salary
Discounted and unlimited travel to over 250 destinations
Defined Contribution Pension Scheme - Matched up to 5% or €5,000
Death in Service Benefit - Up to 2 times of annual basic salary
20 Days Annual Leave - Increasing to 22 days after 12 months and 25 days after 3 years of continuous service.
Option for up to 5 additional unpaid leave days per year
Cycle 2 Work Scheme
Unrivalled career progression

The role

Ryanair, over our 40 year history has grown to become Europe's largest airline group connecting more guests across more routes than any other European carrier. We are a fast-paced, ambitious and innovative company, offering exciting career opportunities across aviation, technology, operations and support functions. Now is a fantastic time to join as we look to grow to over 800 aircraft and 300m guests within the next 8 years.

Talented and passionate about commercial disputes and contracts? Looking for a new challenge? We want to hear from you! Our Legal & Regulatory Affairs Department is now offering a full-time, fixed-term Legal Counsel position, providing maternity cover from January to December 2027 inclusive.

What you'll do

Work as part of a highly skilled and dedicated team of legal professionals, managing commercial disputes across Ryanair's network;
Draft, review, negotiate and advise on B2B contracts with suppliers, service providers and other commercial partners;
Advise business teams on contractual rights, obligations and risk, including performance, termination and dispute resolution;
Draft and review legal briefs and correspondence;
Interact with and manage outside counsel.

How you'll work

The successful candidate will be based at Ryanair's HQ in Dublin and will work closely with colleagues in both Dublin and Madrid. They will be expected to:

About Ryanair

Ryanair is Europe's largest low-cost airline, operating over 600 aircraft across more than 230 destinations in 40+ countries. The company is known for its ultra-low-cost business model, point-to-point route network, and aggressive expansion strategy, carrying over 180 million passengers annually.

In Spain, Ryanair has a major operational hub at Madrid's Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport and a significant base at Barcelona-El Prat, with additional bases in Alicante, Ibiza, Málaga, Mallorca, Murcia, Sevilla, Valencia, Zaragoza, and the Canary Islands. The company is one of the largest private employers in Spanish aviation, and its Spanish operations are a key part of its European network, offering roles in engineering, maintenance, and airport operations. For international hires, Ryanair provides a structured environment with clear career paths, and its Spanish bases are attractive for those seeking to work in a fast-paced, high-volume aviation environment.

Industry: Airlines
Founded: 1984
Employees: 27,000
Headquarters: Dublin, Ireland
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca and 11 more
Website: ryanair.com

Good to know if you are moving

Ryanair's Spanish bases are concentrated at major airports (Madrid, Barcelona, Palma, Málaga, Sevilla, Valencia, Zaragoza, and the Canary Islands), so relocation often means living in or near a major Spanish city.
The company operates a large engineering and maintenance operation (JCAM) in Madrid and Barcelona, hiring licensed aircraft mechanics (EASA B1/B2) and avionics technicians — a good fit for professionals with aviation engineering backgrounds.
Ryanair is a highly structured, process-driven company; roles such as 'Airworthiness Review Staff (ARC Signatory) Engineer' and 'Maintenance Programme Engineer' are regulated by EASA, which is attractive for professionals who value clear procedures and compliance.
The company offers a range of roles in Spain, from customer-facing positions (passenger agents, team leaders) to technical roles (IT support, SAP consultants, sheet metal workers), which means there are opportunities for both Spanish-speaking professionals and those with technical skills.
Ryanair's Spanish operations are part of a global network, so international hires can expect a multicultural environment and the possibility of internal mobility across the group's European bases.

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