The Role We are looking to hire a Legal Executive on a permanent basis who has a real interest in specialising into the Aviation Finance practice area. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years relevant experience within a large or medium corporate law firm. Legal experience in Aviation Finance would be the ideal, however we would also be interested in speaking to candidates that have experience in working within a General Finance environment. The purpose of the role will be to provide expert legal support within the Aviation Finance Practice Group, assisting solicitors and partners in managing complex transactions, drafting documentation, and ensuring compliance with Irish and international aviation finance regulations.Responsibilities include:Transaction Support:Assist in the management of aircraft financing, leasing, and sale transactions.Coordinate with key stakeholder to ensure smooth execution of deals.Legal Documentation:Draft and review transaction documents including lease agreements, financing contracts, and novation agreements.Prepare conditions precedent checklists and manage document execution and delivery.Stakeholder Interaction:Provide clear and professional communication throughout the transaction lifecycle with all key stakeholders.Regulatory Compliance:Ensure compliance with Irish aviation law, international treaties (e.g. Cape Town Convention), and relevant EU regulations.Assist with aircraft registration and deregistration processes with the Irish Aviation Authority.Administrative Duties:Maintain accurate transaction records.Support billing and matter management systems.The TeamThe Aviation Finance Team at ALG is one of the largest in Ireland and is ambitious for further growth. The team is ranked 'Band 1' by all relevant guides and we are proud to advise on the most interesting and complex deals in the market with a diverse and top-quality client base. The Aviation Finance team is part of the firm's banking department which sits at the top of the Irish domestic banking market, with our advice on international finance regarded as "being the best in class" by numerous commentators and co advisors. We pride ourselves on being a great place to work and value teamwork and ambition.Skills RequiredA high degree of initiative and follow through;The ability to multi-task;Strong verbal and written communication skills;Excellent attention to detail;The ability to prioritise work effectively;An ability to work effectively within a team;A flexible positive attitude towards work.The FirmA&L Goodbody (ALG) is a leading Irish law firm with five international offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York and San Francisco. There are currently 120 partners and over 900 employees. The strong international and domestic business community in Ireland forms a valuable part of the ALG client base. ALG is incredibly proud to be recognised as the leading Irish law firm in the Chambers and Partners Europe 2024 Guide with the highest number of Band 1 practice area rankings. ALG is also ranked as a 'top tier' law firm in The Legal 500 EMEA Guide 2024 and the IFLR1000 Guide 2024. The firm is consistently ranked number one in the Irish market and on a European level. A sample of other recent notable awards include:Awarded the prestigious Company of the Year award at the National Diversity & Inclusion Awards 2025 hosted by the Irish Centre for Diversity.Recognised by Mergermarket as the #1 M&A legal advisor in Ireland by deal volume for 2024Winner of the Best Client Service Award by the Lawyer European AwardsFuture of Legal Services Innovation Award winners 2024 Awarded the Investors in Diversity Silver Mark in 2024 by the Irish Centre for DiversityMost Popular Graduate Recruiter in Law 2024 by GradIreland (for 13 consecutive years)Law firm of the year – Republic of Ireland 2023 at The Lawyer European AwardsIrish Law Firm of the Year 2023 at the Chambers Europe AwardsOne of the top 50 most innovative law firms in Europe 2023 by the Financial TimesBest client support 2023 by the Managing Partners ForumBusiness Working Responsibly Mark 2023ALG has a reputation for leading the way in continuously developing its service to clients and internally to its business. This is delivered through the use of new processes, ways of working, innovative use of technology and marketing-leading business service teams.AccessibilityAccessibility: If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us and we will work with you to ensure the best possible candidate experience.We value a diverse and inclusive workforce and are an equal opportunities employer.