ORIX Aviation is an aircraft leasing company established in 1991, currently with over 200 aircraft owned, managed, and committed on lease to more than 50 airlines across greater than 30 countries. ORIX Aviation is also a 30% shareholder in Avolon, one of the world’s largest aircraft lessors. ORIX Aviation has offices in Dublin and Dubai and works closely with a team of aviation specialists in ORIX Corporation in Tokyo. The team consists of 100+ aviation professionals across the three locations. ORIX Aviation is an S&P ranked aircraft servicer and has earned a “strong” ranking - the highest possible ranking - with a stable outlook. ORIX Aviation is positioned to grow both its owned book aircraft as well as managed aircraft in the coming years. ORIX Aviation believes in the power of diversity and is an equal opportunities employer.
Position
As part of our ongoing fleet and organisational expansion, we now have an opportunity for a Legal Executive to join our 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.
Key Responsibilities
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
Ensuring bibles of documentation are created and saved as per the Company policy
Ensuring all appropriate filings are completed
Preparing drafts of certain primary transaction documents, incorporating changes requested from various departmental team members as required
Running point on special projects (e.g., departmental, transactional, research)
Maintaining departmental project trackers
Filing of forms with the Companies Registration Office, attending a notary and/or Department of Foreign Affairs
Ad hoc project work
Requirements
University degree, preferably in law or in business
2‑3 years’ experience working in a financial services or legal environment
Experience in aviation law an advantage, but not essential
Commercial awareness
Strong oral and written communication skills
Self‑motivated and keen to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
Ability to work under own initiative and take ownership of area of responsibility
Ability to meet deadlines, assigning priorities to workflows in accordance with company needs
A keen interest in aviation
Additional benefits
A flexible hybrid working model
A Social Committee who arrange multiple social events; everything from meals out and pub quizzes to family fun days and social drinks
Participation in company sports teams such as tag rugby, tennis and football
Access to on‑site gym and subsidised external gym and sport club memberships
Annual fundraising for charities and community organisations
Opportunity to get involved in ORIX Aviation’s committees which include Wellness, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, ECO and Sports & Social
Secondment opportunities to Dubai
ORIX Aviation is an equal opportunities employer and accepts applications from people of all backgrounds and disciplines. ORIX Aviation supports inclusion in the workplace and will endeavour to provide reasonable accommodations as requested by candidates throughout the interview process. We encourage applicants with additional accommodation requirements to contact us at recruitment@orix.ie.
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