VP Legal | Dublin | Aircraft Leasing

Lucida Search Partners; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global aircraft leasing company in Dublin seeks a VP / AVP Legal to provide leadership on international transactions and manage legal aspects of aircraft leasing. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in aircraft leasing law and at least 3 years of PQE. This role offers a rare opportunity to influence strategic legal matters and work with key stakeholders in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' PQE in legal practice.
• Experience in aircraft leasing law.
• Strong ability to establish working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal leadership on aircraft leasing transactions.
• Advise on operational leases and financial structures.
• Manage external legal counsel engagements.

Skills

Qualified lawyer

Strong commercial judgment

Ability to influence at senior levels

Fostering relationships with stakeholders

Education

Law degree

Job description

VP / AVP Legal – Dublin | Global Aircraft Lessor

We are working with a gobal aircraft leasing client to seek a VP / AVP Legal in its Dublin headquarters. This position offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of the aviation leasing industry, taking on complex, cross-border legal work within a dynamic and collaborative team.

Role Overview

In this role, you will provide legal leadership on a wide range of aircraft leasing transactions, guiding the business on critical contractual, regulatory, and financing matters. You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors, ensuring transactions are delivered efficiently and with strong risk management.

Core Responsibilities

• ·Take ownership of international aircraft leasing and financing transactions.
• ·Advise on operating leases, acquisitions, disposals, and related financing structures.
• ·Provide direction on issues such as lease compliance, restructurings, defaults, and repossessions.
• ·Oversee the engagement and management of external legal counsel.
• ·Contribute to wider strategic projects and cross-functional initiatives.

Candidate Profile

• ·Qualified lawyer with 3+ years’ PQE.
• ·Background in aircraft leasing law from a major law firm or leasing company.
• ·Proven ability to foster strong working relationships with airlines, financiers, OEMs, MROs, and other key stakeholders.
• ·Strong commercial judgment and ability to influence at senior levels.

The Opportunity

This is a rare chance to join one of the industry’s most established platforms in a senior legal capacity. You’ll gain exposure to complex international work and play a central role in supporting the growth and protection of a world-class leasing portfolio.

For more details contact medirectlyon [e-mail] or apply for the role and I'll be in touch.