My client an aircraft leasing company currently with over 150 aircraft owned, managed, and committed on lease to more than 50 airlines across greater than 30 countries.
The Opportunity:
As part of their ongoing fleet and organisational expansion, they now have an opportunity for a Legal Executive to join their Legal team. The role presents an opportunity to develop a successful and rewarding career and gain significant exposure at all levels across the full breadth of the organisation.
The Legal Executive's primary responsibility is to support the transaction execution team in managing transactions, such as aircraft sales, acquisitions, leases and financings, and in maintaining proper departmental protocols and systems. Key activities will include:
* Supporting the transaction lawyers in project managing transactions through all phases including structuring, diligence, documentation and closing
* Supporting the department in maintaining the filing system for Legal matters, including assisting with revised protocols and roll-out of same
* Ensuring that all documentation is completed to meet deadlines and in accordance with internal standards and protocols
* Documentation management; ensuring entire suite of transaction documentation is contained in original document sets and distributed in a timely manner
Requirements
* University degree, preferably in law or in business
* 2-3 years' experience working in a financial services environment
* Experience in aviation law an advantage, but not essential
* Commercial awareness