Litigation Lawyer (Portugal) for Airline Passengers Claims Funchal

Litigation Lawyer (Portugal) for Airline Passengers Claims
Madeira
Funchal, Madeira, Portugal

*Please, only apply if you have a valid Attorney at Law license and are authorised to practise law by the Regulation Authority in PORTUGAL. *

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Advisor – Innovate, Lead, and Make an Impact, and work remotely from Portugal✈

About Us

✈At Air
Advisor , we are dedicated to ensuring air travelers receive the compensation they are entitled to for flight disruptions. Whether it’s a delay, cancellation, missed connection , or an
- related issue like overbooking . In June 2025, we launched a new service for baggage claims for lost, delayed, and/or destroyed luggage . We are present in the EU, UK, and other international markets, focusing on protecting air passenger rights globally. We have successfully processed over 500, 000 claims for clients from 221 countries , learning a 4. 7-star rating from 25, 550+ reviews . Currently operating in 21 languages (with 9 more forthcoming this year), Air
Advisor is an ambitious and
- growing startup with a clear vision for international expansion, and we plan to reach 1 million claims by the end of 2026. ✈

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Litigation Lawyer specializing in consumer flight claims (typically via small claims procedure) to lead
- court collections, owning or wanting to open their own boutique Legal Firm in Portugal . Pre-court collections are managed by a team of paralegals. You will be responsible for filing batches of court cases to collect compensation and/or reimbursement of Out-of-Pocket Expenses (OPE) incurred by passengers and/or recover ticket refunds. Air
Advisor currently handles three types of airline claims: EU261 compensation for flight delays, cancellations, and denied boarding, and three types of baggage claims under the Montreal Convention: lost, delayed, and/or destroyed luggage.

If the law or a judge decides the case unfairly, we would consider escalating this to change the law, if feasible. There may be PR opportunities regarding court victories and essential legal issues to bring to the spotlight for public awareness. This is an excellent opportunity for high performers who can
- perform, have strong litigation experience, and have a passion for advocating consumer rights in the airline industry.

The candidate must be free from conflicts of interest, aka be free to litigate claims against different airlines.

Requirements:

• A valid Attorney at Law license in Portugal and professional liability insurance.
• A law degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience with small claims, consumer rights, or aviation law is a plus but is not required.
• Knowledge of relevant consumer protection laws and aviation regulations is a plus, but is not required.
• Proven track record of success in
  - court collection.
• Strong analytical and
  - solving skills to assess case merits, conduct legal research, and develop effective legal strategies.
• Ability to manage a caseload, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and track statute of limitations.
• Experience in automating and standardizing claims management processes to scale up quickly.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the legal representative of Air
  Advisor in Portugal , handling all legal matters and claims filed within the jurisdiction. If setting up a law firm in Portugal were feasible, you would be expected to assist in this matter, including, but not limited to, corporate structuring, registering Mr. Anton Radchenko on the official list of foreign legal counsels in Portugal, and other formalities.
• Pre-court collections and
  -
  - court settlements.
• Prepare and file batches of approx. 200+ legal new claims monthly in Portuguese courts against various airlines for the purpose of recovering:

(a) Compensation under EU Regulation 261/2004 and/or Turkish SHY Regulation for flight delays, cancellations, and denied boarding.

(b) Reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses incurred by passengers under EU261/2004, and/or the Montreal Convention.

(c) Ticket refunds owed to passengers under applicable legal frameworks.

(d) Handle
- related claims , including cases of delayed, damaged, or lost luggage, in accordance with the provisions of the Montreal Convention and/or Warsaw Convention.

• Respond comprehensively and assertively to airline legal defences , including substantive arguments as well as procedural and jurisdictional challenges.
• Lead the enforcement of court judgments , including initiating enforcement proceedings and coordinating with bailiffs or enforcement authorities when necessary.
• Engage in
  - led settlement negotiations , and where applicable, represent Air
  Advisor’s interests in securing favorable
  - court settlements.
• Maintain complete and accurate legal case files , ensuring all work complies with Portuguese legal ethics, data protection regulations, and professional standards. Conduct thorough legal research and comparative analysis to compile best practices for managing recurring legal issues in airline and consumer rights litigation.
• Stay informed about developments in consumer protection law , aviation regulations, EU regulations, and judicial precedents in order to provide updated, authoritative legal advice and representation.
• Where applicable, and if a court decision is rendered unjustly, pursue legal remedies, including appeals , and advocate for legislative changes , if strategically and procedurally feasible.
• Support the optimization and automation of claims management workflows , leveraging legal technology solutions, including AI-based tools, to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Identify and propose new civil claims business opportunities that are viable under Portuguese law and offer
  - value,
  - volume litigation potential. Areas may include, but are not limited to:

(a)