Aviation & Transport Law Intern
Position Overview
Internship Description
About the Internship
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, is seeking a legal intern to join its in-house Legal Affairs department for a 3-month paid programme. This unique internship offers exposure to aviation law, international air transport regulations, and corporate legal operations within one of the Gulf's most established airlines.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the legal team in reviewing commercial agreements including codeshare, interline, and ground handling contracts
- Research international aviation regulations including ICAO standards and IATA resolutions
- Draft internal memoranda on Bahrain's Civil Aviation Affairs (CAA) regulatory requirements
- Support contract management for procurement, leasing, and vendor agreements
- Assist with passenger claims and liability matters under the Montreal Convention
- Help prepare regulatory compliance reports and corporate governance documentation
Requirements
- Law student (final year) or recent graduate from a recognised law programme
- Interest in aviation law, transport regulation, or international commercial law
- Strong analytical and research skills with excellent English writing ability
- Arabic language proficiency is desirable but not mandatory
- Ability to work in a corporate environment and handle confidential information
What You Will Gain
- Rare in-house legal experience within a national airline
- Understanding of aviation law, ICAO/IATA frameworks, and airline operations
- Exposure to cross-border commercial transactions and regulatory compliance
- Professional development and networking within Bahrain's aviation sector
Duration: 3 months | Type: Paid internship
Eligibility: Final-year law students and recent graduates. Bahraini nationals will receive priority consideration in line with Bahrainisation policies.
Responsibilities
About the Internship
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, is seeking a legal intern to join its in-house Legal Affairs department for a 3-month paid programme. This unique internship offers exposure to aviation law, international air transport regulations, and corporate legal operations within one of the Gulf's most established airlines.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the legal team in reviewing commercial agreements including codeshare, interline, and ground handling contracts
- Research international aviation regulations including ICAO standards and IATA resolutions
- Draft internal memoranda on Bahrain's Civil Aviation Affairs (CAA) regulatory requirements
- Support contract management for procurement, leasing, and vendor agreements
- Assist with passenger claims and liability matters under the Montreal Convention
- Help prepare regulatory compliance reports and corporate governance documentation
Requirements
- Law student (final year) or recent graduate from a recognised law programme
- Interest in aviation law, transport regulation, or international commercial law
- Strong analytical and research skills with excellent English writing ability
- Arabic language proficiency is desirable but not mandatory
- Ability to work in a corporate environment and handle confidential information
What You Will Gain
- Rare in-house legal experience within a national airline
- Understanding of aviation law, ICAO/IATA frameworks, and airline operations
- Exposure to cross-border commercial transactions and regulatory compliance
- Professional development and networking within Bahrain's aviation sector
Duration: 3 months | Type: Paid internship
Eligibility: Final-year law students and recent graduates. Bahraini nationals will receive priority consideration in line with Bahrainisation policies.
Requirements
Perks & Benefits
Compensation
.د.ب200 - .د.ب350/month
Practice Area
Aviation Law
Application Contact
Contact: Gulf Air Internship Coordinator
Application Deadline
June 18, 2026
Employment Type
Intern
