Chief Legal Counsel

About the role:

We are looking for a passionate Chief Legal Counsel to join the Legal Department of SKY express at our Athens Airport headquarters. In this pivotal leadership role, you will oversee all legal matters across the Group, providing strategic legal guidance, managing legal risk, and ensuring compliance within a dynamic and highly regulated aviation environment. You will play a key role in supporting the Company's business objectives, governance framework and long-term growth strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the Group's in-house legal team, providing legal support across all areas of the business.
• Draft, review and negotiate major commercial contracts.
• Advise on aviation regulations, passenger rights and other legal matters affecting the Group's operations.
• Support corporate governance, insurance, employment law and compliance activities, including GDPR and competition law matters.
• Manage disputes, claims and litigation matters, coordinating with external legal counsel where required.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and advise the business on potential impacts and required actions.

Competencies:

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent contract drafting, review and negotiation abilities.
• Sound knowledge of aviation regulatory and compliance frameworks.
• Strong analytical thinking and risk assessment capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness and business-oriented mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex legal matters simultaneously.
• High level of integrity, professional judgment and confidentiality.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in law and active membership in a Greek Bar Association.
• LL.M. or postgraduate studies in Commercial Law, European Law, Air Law or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of professional legal experience, including significant in-house legal experience (experience in aviation, transportation or other highly regulated industries will be considered a strong asset).
• Strong knowledge of commercial, corporate, employment and regulatory law, including GDPR, competition law and corporate governance principles.
• Experience in contract negotiation, dispute resolution and management of external legal counsel.
• Fluency in Greek and English (verbal and written).
• Proficient in IT (MS Office suite).

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Salary & Allowances.
• Continuous Training & Professional Development.
• Travel benefits on SKY express flights (extended to first-degree family members).
• Join an airline with a strong commitment to safety, reliability, and operational excellence.
• A supportive and collaborative work culture that values innovation and safety.

About SKY express:

SKY express, a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), holds a leading position in the Greek market, operating the country’s largest domestic network with 33 destinations. At the same time, it is continuously expanding its international reach, serving 29 international destinations and forging strategic partnerships with top global airlines.

The airline operates the youngest fleet among Greek carriers, consisting of 30 state-of-the-art aircraft, that combine comfort, advanced technology and a low environmental footprint.

In 2025, SKY express, was honored by the European Regions Airline Association (ERA) with the highest distinction “Airline of the Year”, in Europe, as well as the award for “Regional Connectivity Airline”.

Join us on this remarkable journey!

Applicants’ personal data will be used for recruitment purposes only and applications will be treated as strictly confidential.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.