Junior Operations Specialist - Legal Operations

AirHelp
AirHelp

Legal, Operations

Porto, Portugal

EUR 970-970 / month

Posted on Jul 22, 2026

At AirHelp, we’re building the world’s most trusted platform for air passenger rights. Every day, millions of travelers face delays, cancellations, and overbookings - and we step in to turn frustration into fair compensation.

This is your opportunity to join a high-impact claims operations team working at the intersection of customer experience, aviation, and cross-border dispute resolution. You’ll collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners, take ownership of complex customer cases, and help scale a mission-driven product that creates real outcomes for real people.

No legal degree required - what matters is your ownership mindset, curiosity, and ability to deliver results with precision.

Proposed salary: 970 EUR gross/mth + performance bonus after 3 months.

What you will drive:

  • Engage with airlines and partners to progress cases toward compensation outcomes.
  • Review and assess rejected or unresolved claims, identifying the best next steps for resolution.
  • Collect, validate, and structure required case documentation to ensure readiness for escalation when needed.
  • Prepare cases for handover to external partners when formal proceedings become necessary.
  • Work cross-functionally to improve workflows, reduce cycle times, and increase successful case outcomes.
  • Balance speed, quality, and customer impact while consistently meeting or exceeding KPIs.

What you’ll achieve in your first 12 months:

  • Manage a high-volume portfolio of customer claims, mainly within standard (non-legal) workflows.
  • Deliver strong accuracy and SLA performance.
  • Build effective collaboration with internal teams.
  • Develop a solid understanding of airline regulations and claim processes.
  • Gradually gain exposure to more complex or escalated (legal-stage) cases.
  • Be recognized as a reliable, high-impact team member.

What sets you apart:

  • Genuine interest in legal topics, regulations, and how legal processes work in practice (any experience in the field is a plus) - you will be working in Legal Support.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured procedures.
  • Curiosity and eagerness to learn about aviation, law, and international regulations.
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.
  • Proactive mindset with strong ownership and accountability.
  • Clear communication skills and fluency in English.

Perks and Benefits:

  • Personal education, leisure travel subsidy.
  • Annual travel allowance.
  • Work from anywhere for up to 2 weeks/year.
  • Language classes.
  • Personalised progression plan.
  • Internal training programs and knowledge-sharing events.
  • Unlimited, free use of AirHelp’s services.
  • Access to mindfulness and well-being platform (Mindgram).
  • Team days and parties.