Our client would like to hire a seasoned aviation lawyer to provide legal and transactional support for the USA team.
Responsibilities:

• Draft and negotiate cross-border engine lease, acquisition, sale and related transaction documentation.
• Provide legal support to US sales and transaction team.
• Deliver legal advice, guidance in the execution and administration of transactions.
• Identify and resolve legal risks and issues in the context of the objectives of the company, including default management, lease restructurings, repossessions and associated litigation and bankruptcy matters.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of departmental policies and procedures and monitor to ensure compliance with parent company rules.
• Provide general support on all departmental matters and special projects as required.

Qualifications:

• 10-15 years of post qualification experience.
• Admitted in good standing in a US jurisdiction.
• Knowledge of the aviation industry and commercial risk.
• Proven experience in a Law Firm and in-house dealing with aircraft engine leasing transactions.
• Excellent negotiation, interpersonal and legal skills with extensive commercial acumen.
• Experience of dealing with senior management and managing employees.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work energetically within cross-functional international teams under own initiative in a busy environment.