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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for aviation legal counsel in the United States is $29.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $33.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an aviation legal counsel do?

An Aviation Legal Counsel provides legal advice and support on matters related to aviation law, including regulatory compliance, contracts, liability issues, and safety regulations. They work with airlines, airports, aviation manufacturers, and regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with national and international aviation laws. Their responsibilities may include drafting agreements, handling litigation, advising on risk management, and addressing issues such as passenger rights, environmental regulations, and aircraft financing.

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

To thrive as an Aviation Legal Counsel, you need in-depth knowledge of aviation law, regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, and a law degree with bar admission. Familiarity with regulatory bodies such as the FAA, EASA, and technical documentation tools like legal research databases is essential. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills help you excel in this role. These competencies enable you to navigate complex legal issues, minimize risks, and support the organization's aviation operations effectively.

What are some common challenges faced by aviation legal counsels, and how can they be managed?

Aviation Legal Counsels often encounter challenges such as rapidly changing regulations, complex cross-border legal issues, and high-stakes contract negotiations. To manage these, professionals must stay updated on global aviation laws, build strong relationships with regulatory authorities, and work closely with internal teams like operations and compliance. Collaboration and adaptability are key, as the role often requires quick decision-making and the ability to communicate legal concepts to non-legal colleagues. Developing expertise in specialized aviation compliance software and continuously enhancing negotiation skills also helps address these challenges effectively.

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Infographic showing various Aviation Legal Counsel job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $60,327 per year, or $29 per hour.

Legal Counsel Insured Litigation

Global Medical Response

Fort Lupton, CO • On-site

$155K - $185K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago


Global Medical Response rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 59 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

650th of 898 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Job Description:

Legal Counsel – Insured Litigation

Remote

Salary Range $155,000-$185,000 Range

Why Choose GMR? Global Medical Response (GMR) and its family of solutions are dedicated to delivering compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. Here you’ll embark on meaningful work that will make an impact on you and the customers we serve. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com.  

GMR’s Core Behaviors—keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable—unite our teams and set us apart in emergency medical services.  

Job Profile Summary:

The Legal Counsel – Insured Litigation assists with the assessment and management of all medical malpractice, auto liability, general liability, aviation liability and workers compensation pre-litigation and litigation matters for Global Medical Response and its subsidiaries, including coordination with third party administrators, insurance carriers, outside counsel and employees.

Responsibility:

  • Coordination between outside counsel and employees.
  • Assist with collection of data for discovery responses; prepare, or review and approve, discovery responses.
  • Provide sound and practical legal advice to operations and support departments.
  • Conduct legal research on diverse substantive matters as needed.
  • Review, assess and resolve liability complaints, threats, claims, and the management of litigation.
  • Participate in risk management legal process and risk mitigation improvements.
  • Develop in-depth knowledge of the company services/solutions and business models.

Professional Qualifications:

  • The position requires a Juris Doctor degree with strong academic credentials,5 years of relevant legal experience, and admitted and in good standing in any jurisdiction with authorization to practice law in Texas or Colorado.
  • Significant experience in medical malpractice, auto liability, and general liability litigation; aviation liability and workers compensation experience preferred but not required.
  • Ability to synthesize complex issues and provide straightforward, practical solutions to business partners and carrying that advice through to implementation.
  • Strong analytical skills, work ethic and sound legal judgment.
  • Ability to manage multiple and changing priorities; ability to simplify complex technical information and communicate in a clear, concise and compelling/persuasive manner.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with internal stakeholders and clients.
  • A practical approach, focusing on being a business partner, team member, facilitator, and collaborator.
  • Demonstrated business acumen, including the ability to see the "big picture" as well as the relationship of very detailed and specific legal and business issues.
  • A thoughtful, articulate and effective communicator who can distill and articulate the important aspects of contracting issues to a wide audience of participants.

Personal Attributes / Cultural Fit:

  • A collaborative individual who aims for high performance while prioritizing team success.
  • Possesses strong mental horsepower and agility.
  • Able to synthesize diverse and unstructured information into a coherent plan.
  • A strong communicator able to lead through influence to gain buy-in within the company, partners, channels and industry.
  • Strong leadership character able to empower teams while ensuring accountability.
  • Comfortable with full transparency, has a strong process orientation, focuses on problems, and learns from experiments.
  • A robust problem solver applying hard data and qualitative insight to frame problems and develop novel solutions.
  • Possesses a bias for action and has a pragmatic view of managing risk.
EEO Statement:

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

More Information about this Job:
  • Salary Range $155K-$185K Range 
  • Check out our careers site Benefits | GMR Careers to learn more about our comprehensive benefit options, which include medical, vision, dental, 401k, disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, vacation and paid time off.
  • The application window for this position is anticipated to close on 8.16.2026

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About Global Medical Response

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Our mission of providing care to the world at a moment's notice is at the heart of everything we do. We are caregivers, first and foremost and we will be there when you need us. With more than 38,000 employees, Global Medical Response teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services around the world. We provide end-to-end medical transportation as well as fire services, integrated health-care solutions and disaster response.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Greenwood Village, CO, US

Year founded

2018