Job Title: Contracts Manager
This position plays a key role in the legal team, overseeing various transactions including leases, acquisitions, novations, lease returns, redeployments and sales. A successful contracts manager will collaborate with attorneys and outside counsel on transaction documentation and serve as a key contact for deal counterparties.
Key Responsibilities:
* Work closely with the legal team on all transactions to ensure smooth execution.
* Participate in deal team processes, coordinating negotiations and resolving documentary, funding and closing matters.
Collaboration and Communication:
* Collaborate with in-house attorneys and outside counsel on transaction documentation.
* Manage exchange and review of closing documents with relevant parties.
Organization and Process Improvement:
* Organize and file original transaction documents appropriately.
* Assist in process improvements, cost-saving initiatives and team training.
The ideal candidate will possess a legal technical or business degree; a master's is preferred. At least 4 years of experience in aviation financing preferably as a contracts manager or similar role is required. Strong project management skills with delegation prioritization and issue resolution capabilities are essential.