Aircraft Asset Finance Lawyer - Based in Middle East

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aviation industry seeks an Aircraft Asset Finance Lawyer with extensive experience in aviation law. This role, primarily based in the UAE, involves negotiating and drafting critical agreements with major manufacturers and financing entities. Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years PQE, with significant experience in aviation finance and lease matters.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years PQE with minimum 3 years directly in aviation.
• Experience leading negotiations with airlines, OEMs, and lessors.
• Desirable experience in general airline commercial and technical agreements.

Responsibilities

• Lead transactional legal input on finance and lease related matters.
• Negotiate and draft aircraft lease and sale agreements.
• Provide legal support for all areas of airline finance.

Skills

Negotiating

Drafting

Aviation Law

Finance Law

Education

Qualified Lawyer (10 years PQE)

Job description

Aircraft Asset Finance Lawyer - Based in Middle East, London

Client: Peak Performance Recruitment

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 1

Posted: 25.05.2025

Expiry Date: 09.07.2025

Job Description:

Are you ready to elevate your legal career to new heights? This position will be based in UAE.

In this role, you will play a critical part in leading the transactional legal input on finance and lease related matters, including:

• Negotiating, drafting, and managing aircraft lease and aircraft sale and purchase agreements, as well as associated documentation with original equipment manufacturers such as Airbus and Boeing.
• All areas of airline finance, including secured and unsecured financing (aircraft and non-aircraft), Islamic financing, revolving credit facilities, trade financing, swaps and derivatives, payment acquiring service agreements, and more.
• Nose to tail aircraft support from a legal perspective.
• Minimum 10 years PQE with minimum 3 years directly in aviation.
• Must have experience leading negotiations with airlines, OEMs, and lessors.
• Experience of general airline commercial and technical agreements desirable.

This position offers a unique chance to work in a vibrant and fast-growing region, contributing to the success of a prominent player in the aviation industry. This position will be based in UAE.

Interested in this legal position?

Please apply with your CV and cover letter showcasing aviation experience to: