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Aviation and Regulatory Law Counsel

Copa Airlines · Panama City, Panama · Onsite · $5,000 - $7,500/year

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Position Overview

Location: Panama City, Panama

Compensation: $5,000 - $7,500/year

Position: Senior

Type: Job

Remote: No

Posted: Mar 20, 2026

Deadline: May 19, 2026

Job Description

Copa Airlines, Panama's flagship carrier and a Star Alliance member, seeks an Aviation and Regulatory Law Counsel to handle aviation regulatory compliance, aircraft leasing, and route authority matters. Based at Copa's headquarters in Costa del Este, you will interface with the Autoridad Aeronáutica Civil (AAC) and international aviation bodies.

Responsibilities

Advise on route authority applications and bilateral air service agreements. Draft and negotiate aircraft lease and financing agreements. Manage regulatory filings with the Autoridad Aeronáutica Civil. Handle passenger claims and litigation under the Montreal Convention. Support code-share and alliance agreements with Star Alliance partners.

Requirements

Licenciatura en Derecho. 5+ years of aviation, transport, or regulatory law experience. Knowledge of the Montreal Convention, Chicago Convention, and Panamanian aviation regulations. Experience with aircraft leasing or financing preferred. Bilingual Spanish/English required.

Perks & Benefits

Legal career opportunities, Professional development, Competitive compensation, Health benefits, Retirement planning

Compensation

$5,000 - $7,500/year

Practice Area

General Legal

Position

Senior

Applicant Location Requirements

Applicants must be located in: US

Application Contact

Contact: Copa Airlines Hiring Team

Application Deadline

May 19, 2026

Employment Type

Full time