Legal Counsel – Product Liability

About the role

Airbus Commercial Aircraft is seeking a Legal Counsel specialized in product liability to join its Legal Corporate Affairs department in Toulouse, France. You will support internal teams on liability matters, investigations and litigation while ensuring compliance with national and international regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day management of product liability cases, including coordination of external investigations.
• Conduct legal research across multiple jurisdictions and draft legal opinions under supervision.
• Provide advice to engineering, safety and security teams on liability aspects.
• Review internal and external technical documents for legal compliance.
• Organise training and awareness initiatives to prevent legal issues.
• Maintain long‑term relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Assess and integrate AI considerations into product liability processes.
• Prepare timely reports on ongoing matters and support the department’s pro‑bono practice.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Law (French or equivalent); additional education in another European country or the US is a plus.
• At least 7 years of experience in a law firm or in‑house legal department, with solid knowledge of complex product liability cases, investigations and litigation in France and abroad.
• Strong analytical abilities and a keen interest in learning about Airbus operations.

Required skills

What we offer

• Attractive salary with success‑based bonuses, profit‑sharing and employee stock purchase plans.
• Work‑life balance initiatives such as extra days off, holiday transfer options and a staff council offering cultural and sport activities.
• Comprehensive health coverage, on‑site health services, gym access and car‑pooling options.
• Unlimited access to over 10,000 e‑learning courses, certifications, career‑path programs and opportunities for national and international mobility.