Associate Lawyer • Commercial Aircraft Contracts

Aeroiuris, a Madrid-based law firm specialized in aeronautics law, is growing and expanding its legal team. We are recruiting an Associate Lawyer to join its Commercial Aircraft Contracts department. The position supports high-volume transactional work involving airlines, lessors, financiers, and manufacturers. This is a key role in the firm's primary legal division, which handles a large volume of work, providing legal execution, risk control, and client support.

You are a motivated legal professional with a genuine interest in the aviation industry, ready to work in an international environment and contribute to cross-border legal matters. The position includes occasional travel in Europe and potentially beyond, depending on client and project needs. A passion for the sector, combined with excellent legal standards and the ability to operate with a high level of discretion and confidentiality, is essential. By joining Aeroiuris, you become part of a dynamic and specialized law firm at the forefront of aeronautics law. You will also benefit from a structured career path, with opportunities for professional growth and increasing responsibility.

Role Purpose

Support the Commercial Aircraft unit by managing complex, high-value aviation transactions. The associate will ensure accurate legal work, transaction coordination, and timeline management under the supervision of the unit’s lead counsel.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating :
• Operating Lease and Finance Lease Agreements
• Sale & Leaseback Agreements
• Wet Lease and Dry Lease Agreements
• Maintenance Contracts (PBH, MRO agreements)
• Novation, Assignment, and Sublease Agreements
• Executing Letters of Intent and supporting multi-party transactions
• Coordinating Conditions Precedent processes with the CPR&R department
• Supervising aircraft registrations and deregistrations before :
• AESA’s Aircraft Registry
• Madrid Movable Property Registry (RBM)
• Cape Town International Registry
• Supporting aircraft finance transactions, including registration of guarantees and enforcement procedures
• Participating in due diligence, asset tracking, and compliance audits

Additional responsibilities may arise depending on operational or regulatory needs.

Education & Qualifications

• Law Degree from a recognized and reputable university
• Preferred : Master’s in Aviation Law, International Business Law, or related specialty
• English fluency (C1+ written and oral) is mandatory
• Additional languages highly valued, particularly French, German, or others relevant to international aviation

Technical Knowledge

Candidates must demonstrate or develop proficiency in :

• Drafting and negotiation of aircraft lease and sale contracts
• Legal framework for aviation assets and aircraft as movable property
• Cape Town Convention compliance and international guarantee enforcement
• National and international aircraft registry operations
• Regulatory compliance under EASA, AESA, and applicable Spanish aviation law
• Basic understanding of aircraft financing structures, guarantees, and default procedures
• Coordination of documentation for complex multi-jurisdictional transactions
• Familiarity with regulatory developments affecting commercial aviation and leasing markets
• Awareness of environmental and sustainability-related compliance (e.g. CORSIA, EU ETS)

This list is not exhaustive and may evolve depending on the firm’s needs and industry developments.

Soft Skills & Team Fit

• Structured, dependable, and precise in contract execution
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational habits
• Calm under pressure, able to handle multiple files in parallel
• Comfortable working in a team-based structure, with shared responsibilities
• Proactive, service-minded, and focused on quality outcomes
• High standards of discretion, confidentiality, and client professionalism

Terms & Contractual Conditions

• Contract Type : Permanent
• Trial Period : 6 months
• Fixed Gross Annual Salary : Competitive, based on experience and qualifications
• Variable Compensation : Available, linked to performance and contribution
• Location : Madrid (on-site, with some hybrid flexibility)

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