VP Legal - Aircraft Leasing

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We are currently seeking a VP Transactional Legal to be based in the Shannon region with an aircraft lessor.

Key responsibilities:

• Providing input and expertise to cross-functional deal teams in the initial transaction structuring process (including letters of intent and term sheets);
• Reviewing drafting, negotiating and managing principal transaction documentation, such as operating/ finance lease agreements, sale agreements, amendments and ancillary documentation related thereto;
• Leading transactions through documentation phase to contract signature and closing;
• Engaging in communication with lender’s counsel in respect of customer facing security documents and approval of principal transaction documentation;
• Reviewing conditions precedent/security documents, as necessary;
• Appointing and managing external legal counsel in all relevant jurisdictions;
• Coordinating/managing matters involving defaulting customers (such as restructurings/repossessions/litigation) in conjunction with other deal team members; and
• Involvement in creation and maintenance of pro forma documents/ other company know-how.
• 5+ years aircraft leasing legal counsel experience;
• Experience negotiating complex legal terms with external clients with proven ability to find creative solutions in difficult/complex business structures;
• Excellent communication skills -written and oral;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Ability to function mostly independently and effectively as a member of the legal organization and commercial deal teams;
• Experience leading successful negotiations;
• Experience within financial services industry – including an ability to understand all facets of financial services, such as leasing, secured lending and asset management;
• Ability to prioritize and manage a diverse workload; and
• Strong analytical skills.

Please contact Richael to learn more or apply:

richael@aircraftleasing.ie / +353429419663

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Legal
• Industries Airlines and Aviation and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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