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Ryanair are currently recruiting for a Legal Associate to join Europe’s Largest Airline Group! This is a very exciting time to join Ryanair as we look to expand our operation to 800 aircraft and 300 million guests within the next 10 years. The purpose of this position is to support Ryanair’s Customer Service Legal team and the broader company in protecting Ryanair’s interests whilst complying with our obligations under EU Regulation 261/2004. The successful candidate will be hard-working, energetic, self-motivated with a natural ability for problem solving.
Job Responsibility:
Support Ryanair’s Customer Service Legal team and the broader company in protecting Ryanair’s interests whilst complying with our obligations under EU Regulation 261/2004
Effectively manage the processing of high-volume litigation brought as a result of disruptions in all jurisdictions where Ryanair operates
Work closely with the CS Lawyers, Legal Associate Managers, and CS Legal Supervisors in the development of strategies designed to improve success rates of our in-house CS Legal team
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of passenger rights and relevant EU/national legislation
Ad hoc duties to support the team
Requirements:
Law degree based on the Common Law system
Experience handling EU261-related matters would be an advantage
Understanding of consumer protection legislation, particularly at European level
A pro-active, can-do attitude and ability to work independently with limited supervision
Ability to learn quickly, show initiative and cope with a large and varied caseload, whilst complying with tight legal deadlines
A creative and proactive approach to problem-solving
Proven ability to foster constructive and collaborative relationships with colleagues and internal/external stakeholders
Exceptional organisation, planning, record-keeping and communication skills
Outstanding drafting and legal writing skills, attention to detail
Full professional proficiency in English (written and spoken)
Additional European languages would be highly-regarded
Willingness to travel
Nice to have:
Experience handling EU261-related matters
Additional European languages
What we offer:
A competitive but flexible career plan
Hybrid working model (up to two days per week remote)
Excellent work environment at our modern offices in the heart of Madrid