Job Description
We are partnering with a high-profile aircraft lessor which has an opening for a Corporate Legal Counsel in London.
Responsibilities
• Support and negotiate a range of aviation-related commercial and financing transactions across multiple jurisdictions
• Draft, review, and manage transactional documentation linked to acquisitions, disposals, financings, and strategic projects
• Provide legal guidance to internal stakeholders on commercial and contractual matters
• Coordinate with external counsel, financial institutions, and transaction counterparties to support timely deal completion
• Contribute to broader legal and portfolio-related initiatives within a fast-paced international environment
Requirements
• Qualified lawyer with strong experience gained within a leading law firm or in-house environment
• Background across corporate, banking, finance, litigation, or broader corporate legal work
• Strong commercial judgement with the ability to manage competing priorities and stakeholder groups
• Excellent academics and communication skills
• Min 3 years PQE required
The Opportunity
• Broad exposure across complex aviation finance, leasing, and transactional activity
• Visible role supporting commercial negotiations and cross-border deal execution
• Opportunity to work closely with senior internal stakeholders and external counterparties
• Market-leading package and strong long-term career development prospects
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