Director & Associate Counsel

Carlyle; Dublin; On-site; EUR 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlyle in Dublin, Ireland seeks a Director & Associate Counsel to negotiate and manage documentation across sales, leasing and financing of aviation assets. Based in Dublin, you will collaborate with senior legal leaders in Dublin and Miami and coordinate with outside counsel in multiple jurisdictions.

The role requires substantial international aviation experience, superior commercial judgment and the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines while delivering practical legal solutions.

Qualifications

• Six or more years of international legal experience in aviation leasing.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to close complex transactions.
• Excellent written and oral communication across diverse cultures and jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, manage and direct sales, leasing and financing of aviation assets from LOIs to definitive docs.
• Lead deal teams across sales, trading, technical and financing activities.
• Identify and resolve legal issues aligned with commercial objectives, incl. contract compliance and disputes.

Skills

Aviation leasing

Contract negotiation

Cross-border transactions

Education

Qualified to practice law in US, England & Wales or Ireland

Job description

## Director & Associate CounselApplylocations: Dublin, Irelandtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 7 Days Agojob requisition id: R-00035**Position Summary** The candidate will join the Legal Team and be responsible for negotiating and managing documentation in support of the Company’s sales, trading, technical and financing activities. Based in Dublin, the Director & Associate Counsel 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.**Primary Responsibilities** This role reports to the Chief Legal Officer. As a key member of the Legal team, you will be responsible for:* negotiating, managing and directing the sales, leasing and financing of aviation assets, from the review of initial letters of intent through the negotiation and execution of definitive transaction documentation;* managing deal teams in support of Company’s sales, trading, technical and financing activities;* identifying and resolving legal issues in the context of the overall commercial objectives of the Company, including active management of contract compliance issues, lease default management, lease restructurings, aircraft repossessions and associated litigation and bankruptcy matters;* negotiating and managing of a wide range of lease and asset management documentation, including redelivery agreements, technical agreements and miscellaneous fleet support; and* managing and coordinating of the work of outside counsel in diverse foreign jurisdictions to maximize the efficiency of work performed and the legal costs incurred,in each case, in consultation with senior members of the Legal team and outside transaction counsel.**Requirements*** Qualified to practice law in the United States, England and Wales or Ireland, the ideal candidate will have 6 or more years of international legal experience in the aviation leasing industry.* Highly commercial, our ideal candidate will have strong decision-making skills, and a willingness to learn about the contractual aspects of the aircraft leasing industry as a whole.* The ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines is crucial. The successful candidate will be measured on their ability to show conceptual thinking to understand complex issues and their implications and to create the most appropriate solution.* Self-motivated, this person must be hands on, have the ability to work independently and should be adaptable and creative. They should be able to operate effectively at all levels, internally and externally, and have first class communication skills, both written and oral.* Good understanding of a variety of cultures and the ability to communicate effectively in more than one language would be a definite plus. **About Us:** The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $475 billion of assets under management, across 678 investment vehicles as of March 31, 2026. Founded in 1987 in Washington, DC, Carlyle has grown into one of the world's largest and most successful investment firms, with more than 2,500 professionals operating in 28 offices in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia.Carlyle’s purpose is to connect people, ideas, and capital to fuel growth for companies and performance for investors, which range 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 deep expertise across industries, markets, and geographies.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." Reflecting this view, emphasis is placed on development, retention and inclusion through our internal processes and seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). We cultivate a culture where ideas are openly shared and challenged, connecting diverse expertise and perspectives to drive enduring value.