Associate – Aviation Finance

Eden Rose USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 300,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in New York is seeking an Associate specializing in Aviation Finance. This role involves managing complex aviation transactions, providing legal advice, and collaborating with clients. Ideal candidates will have a deep understanding of financing, strong negotiation skills, and a J.D. degree. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work on high-profile transactions.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to practice law in New York.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale financing transactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large-scale financing transactions over $100 million.
• Draft, review, and negotiate key legal documents.

Skills

Legal Advice

Negotiation

Drafting

Organizational Skills

Education

J.D.

Job description

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Job Title: Associate – Aviation Finance

Location: New York, NY

Salary Range: $300,000 - $360,000

Overview:

Our client, a leading law firm, is seeking a talented and highly motivated associate to join their Finance practice with a focus on aviation-related transactions. The firm’s aviation finance team works with a diverse group of clients, including major banks, private equity firms, leasing companies, airlines, investors, traders, and manufacturers. The role will involve managing a wide range of complex aviation transactions, such as financing (lending and capital markets), leasing, trading, restructuring, asset enforcement, and the creation of joint ventures and leasing platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage large-scale financing transactions, including both secured and unsecured deals, as well as capital markets transactions, with a focus on those exceeding $100 million in value.
• Draft, review, and negotiate key legal documents, including credit agreements, indentures, leases, and purchase agreements.
• Provide expert legal advice on interpreting and navigating complex transactional documents.
• Work on various aviation finance and leasing matters, addressing corporate, tax, and insolvency issues specific to aviation transactions.
• Manage multiple matters simultaneously, collaborating effectively with both internal teams and external clients to ensure seamless execution.

Qualifications:

• Deep understanding of secured and unsecured financing, including a strong grasp of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) Article 9 and the Cape Town Convention.
• Ideal candidate should be a member of the Class of 2020-2022.
• Proven experience in managing and closing large-scale financing transactions, particularly those valued over $100 million.
• Demonstrated expertise in drafting, negotiating, and advising on credit agreements, leases, indentures, and other related legal documents.
• Solid knowledge of the aviation finance and leasing industry, along with an understanding of related corporate, tax, and insolvency issues.
• Experience in a fast-paced, large law firm environment, successfully handling complex matters and working with a diverse range of clients.
• Strong academic background with exceptional drafting, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, high-pressure environment.
• Must be admitted to practice law in New York.

This is an exciting opportunity for an associate looking to advance their career in aviation finance, working on high-profile transactions with top-tier clients.

Ref: 87603

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice, Legal Services, and Government Administration

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Medical insurance

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401(k)

Paid paternity leave

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Pension plan

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