Basic information
Job Name: Manager, Contracts
Location: Dublin/SJRQ
Line of Business: Global Credit
Job Function: Investor Services
Date: Thursday, July 10, 2025
Position Summary
The candidate will join the Legal Team as Contracts Manager working on all types of transactions including leases, acquisitions, novations, lease returns, redeployments and sales. Based in either Miami or Dublin, the Contracts Manager will benefit from the support and experience of the Legal Team, members of Carlyle Aviation Partners senior management in Miami and Dublin, as well as external industry professionals.
Responsibilities
* Work as part of the Legal Team in connection with all transactions including leases, acquisitions, novations, lease returns, redeployments and sales
* Participate in the deal team process and coordinate the negotiation and resolution of any documentary, funding and other closing matters
* Work directly with both in-house attorneys and outside counsel on all documentary aspects of transactions, including preparation of data rooms for sales transactions
* Become a key contact for deal counterparties, law firms, and airlines on transaction closing matters for aircraft acquisitions, lease and sale transactions
* Support initiatives to accelerate the pace of transactions, including keeping track of the time required for each step of a transaction and reminding the deal team of deadlines
* Prepare and maintain closing checklists to monitor and collect the conditions precedent and conditions subsequent for each transaction
* Ensure pre-delivery events and closing activities are tracked accurately and efficiently on the company systems and executed on time
* Input transaction and lease details into the company’s internal Enterprise Management System
* Manage exchange and review of closing deliverables with sellers, purchasers, lenders and lessees
* Collect, manage and file original transaction documents in the appropriate location
* Assist in closing transactions by preparing corporate approvals and arranging for the execution of the signature pages
* Ensure that complete and accurate closing sets for each transaction are filed in the appropriate electronic folders under the correct naming conventions
* Support special projects as designated by the Chief Legal Officer and Senior Vice President, Contracts
* Act as point of communication between departments
* Provide periodic status reports on contracts and transactions to the Legal Team and other departments, and update the wider company on the execution and closing of all material transactions
* Respond to requests from customers and lenders on matters of lease and loan administration
* Assist with process improvements, cost savings initiatives, team training and mentoring of junior team members
Qualifications
Education & Certificates
* Legal, technical or business degree and masters preferable
Professional Experience
* Minimum of 4 years’ experience in aviation financing, ideally in a Contracts Manager or similar type role
Competencies & Attributes
* Proven project management skills with an ability to delegate, prioritise and resolve issues
* Fluent in English, additional languages a plus
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Numerate, diligent, thorough and with a keen attention to detail
* Ability to identify critical issues
* Ability to work under and manage pressure
* Enjoy working in a fast‑paced, dynamic team environment
* Excellent PC skills (Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, Powerpoint)
* Knowledge of LeaseWorks or a similar system advantageous
* Flexibility and willingness to travel, if necessary
Company Information
The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $453 billion of assets under management and more than half of the AUM managed by women. Founded in 1987 in Washington, DC, Carlyle has grown into one of the world’s largest and most successful investment firms, with more than 2,300 professionals operating in 29 offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. Carlyle places an emphasis on development, retention and inclusion supported by internal processes and seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). The firm’s purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, ranging from public and private pension funds to wealthy individuals and families to sovereign wealth funds, unions and corporations. Carlyle invests across three segments—Global Private Equity, Global Credit and Carlyle AlpInvest—and has expertise in various industries, including aerospace, defense & government services, consumer & retail, energy, financial services, healthcare, industrial, real estate, technology & business services, telecommunications & media and transportation.
At Carlyle, we believe that a wide spectrum of experiences and viewpoints drives performance and success. Our CEO, Harvey Schwartz, has stated that ‘To build better businesses and create value for all of our stakeholders, we are focused on assembling leadership teams with the strongest insights from a range of perspectives.’ We strive to foster an environment where ideas are openly shared and valued, bringing together teams with varied expertise and approaches to create a stronger foundation for long-term success.
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