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Intermedia Group Inc.

WI · On-site

$190 - $200/hr

Legal - Attorney IDEAL CANDIDATE: * Aviation Attorney with 10+ to 15 years experience * Experience with Aircraft Purchase Agreements * Experience with DoD and/or Government Contracts * Active state ...

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Lufthansa Group

WI · On-site

$80.58 - $126.63/hr

Master's degree in law * 3 to 5 years of experience as a lawyer at a reputable law firm and/or as in-house counsel in an international company * Experience in aviation, transport, regulated ...

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How much do aviation attorney jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for aviation attorney in Wisconsin is $109,172.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,700.00 and $131,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an aviation attorney do?

An Aviation Attorney specializes in legal matters related to the aviation industry, including regulations, safety compliance, aviation accidents, and business transactions. They may represent airlines, manufacturers, regulatory agencies, or individual clients in litigation, contract negotiations, and regulatory disputes. Aviation Attorneys also assist with FAA compliance, aircraft leasing, and liability issues. Their expertise helps ensure clients navigate complex aviation laws and resolve disputes effectively.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an aviation attorney?

To succeed as an Aviation Attorney, you need a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, bar admission, and specialized knowledge of aviation law, regulations, and litigation. Familiarity with legal research platforms like Westlaw or LexisNexis, as well as FAA and NTSB databases, is important. Excellent negotiation, analytical thinking, and strong written and verbal communication skills help you effectively serve clients and interact with regulatory bodies. These capabilities enable you to navigate complex legal environments and protect client interests in a highly regulated industry.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of an aviation attorney?

As an Aviation Attorney, your daily responsibilities may include drafting and reviewing contracts, advising clients on regulatory compliance, handling insurance and liability matters, and representing clients in litigation or negotiations with aviation authorities. You will often collaborate with airlines, manufacturers, insurers, and government agencies to address a variety of legal issues, from aircraft transactions to airspace regulations. The role requires balancing research, client meetings, and case management to ensure thorough legal support for complex aviation matters. This dynamic work environment offers opportunities to develop expertise in a specialized field and make a significant impact within the aviation industry.

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Infographic showing various Aviation Attorney job openings in Wisconsin as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $109,172 per year, or $52.5 per hour.

Principal, Counsel (Aviation)

Intermedia Group Inc.

WI • On-site

$190 - $200/hr

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OPEN JOB: Principal, Counsel (Aviation)
LOCATION:Choice of locations including: Greenville TX, Plano TX, Rockwell County TX or Waco TX
***Relocation Assistance Available
BASE SALARY: $190,000 to $200,000
INDUSTRY:Aerospace / Aviation
JOB CATEGORY:Legal - Attorney
IDEAL CANDIDATE:

  • Aviation Attorney with 10+ to 15 years experience
  • Experience with Aircraft Purchase Agreements
  • Experience with DoD and/or Government Contracts
  • Active state license to practice law in the state of TX

Job Description:
  • Our client is seeking an experienced, proactive, and solutions-focused Principal, Counsel to join the Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) sector.
  • Reporting to the Senior Director, Counsel of the sector, this role operates as a legal specialist and business partner in providing strategic, proactive, and practical legal counsel and guidance to sector management and staff on general and specialized legal matters.

Essential Functions:
  • Partners with leaders to assess, predict, and manage legal and other risks in a growing business operating internationally
  • Advises, counsels, and functions as a trusted business partner on legal and other matters related to the business objectives of the sector
  • Provides legal guidance and counseling on risk mitigation strategies, contract interpretation and provisions, dispute resolution, and other legal issues
  • Negotiates, research, drafts, revises, and / or analyzes agreements, contracts, memoranda, legal correspondence, and other legal documents
  • Engages in factual investigation, analyzes complex legal and factual issues, conducts extensive legal research, independently develops, recommends, and presents strategies on a wide range of legal matters
  • Ensures that sector practices and procedures comply with global, federal, state and local laws and regulations, and are consistent with applicable corporate policies and procedures
  • Engages with customer counterparts as reasonably required in support of addressing certain complex legal / business transactional matters
  • Collaborates with operational, subcontracts and supply chain leadership to ensure that contractual and operational risks assumed by the business are flowed down to subcontractors and suppliers
  • Monitors, reviews, and resolves day-to day legal and regulatory issues as they are assigned
  • Maintains knowledge of current and emerging laws, regulations, and trends

Qualifications:
  • Doctorate (JD) degree
  • Active TEXAS license to practice law
  • Ability to obtain a DOD Secret Security Clearance which requires US Citizenship
  • Extensive experience managing contracts, aircraft purchasing agreements, and complex maintenance repair and overhaul agreements

Preferred Skills:
  • Government contracts experience within the US DoD market is highly preferred, including both U.S. and international government and commercial customers
  • Experience in aircraft purchasing
  • Strong negotiation and dispute resolution skills
  • Personal commitment to ethics and compliance, and experience working in an environment with high ethical standards
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