AIRCRAFT LEASING – SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL

AIRCRAFT LEASING – SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL

Location: USA

This is a new opening with a midsized lessor based in the USA. Due to growth in the current portfolio the company are now seeking a senior legal counsel who has the ability to draft and negotiate; sale, purchase and lease agreements for commercial aircraft.

The company have a committed budget for the acquisition of new transactions focusing on the new gen commercial aircraft market.

•Review, draft and negotiate lease agreements, sale agreements, novations, amendments and any ancillary documents.
•Researching cross border lease structures.
•General counsel and some familiarity in export compliance
•Liaise with other internal departments to gather appropriate information required for the closing of the transaction
This is a project management position whereby the legal counsel will be responsible for the deal post LOI until close spearheading the deal process.

As the legal function grows the successful candidate will be expected to assist with best practice implementation and standardisation.

Candidates should ideally be qualified through UK or NY bar and must have previous experience in the transactions of aircraft purchase or lease either within an aircraft leasing company or aviation practice.

The company will consider relocation and sponsorship for the right candidate.

Please apply or enquire to Keith Garry

MB +353 86 8233084
Email keith@aircraftleasing.ie

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