Introductory Statement: We’re looking for a new Associate Counsel to join Macquarie AirFinance, a global aviation lessor providing aircraft and capital to the world’s airlines. You will provide legal support primarily in connection with negotiating the business’s external financing arrangements. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills and an ability to identify and manage complex issues, flexibility and thrive in a team environment. You should have at least 3-5 years’ experience as a practicing attorney in an aircraft leasing company or major law firm specializing in corporate finance, aircraft or other asset leasing.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to the Head of Legal – Finance and Corporate.
Summary Of Job Description
Associate Counsel is a corporate lawyer that provides legal support primarily in connection with negotiating the business’s external financing arrangements and assisting on corporate governance projects. The Associate Counsel will work closely with the corporate finance, tax and accounting teams. The role will also involve supporting other aspects of a dynamic aircraft leasing business on an as-needed basis, which may include: the structuring, negotiation and closing of aircraft purchase, sales and leasing transactions, the restructuring of existing transactions, and managing the repossession of aircraft. Associate Counsel will interact with lenders and potential lenders, customers, suppliers and external counsel. This role may require periodic business travel.
Essential Job Functions
- The drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts (including financing documents, corporate documents, aircraft sale and purchase agreements, operating leases, aircraft storage and technical documents, etc.)
- Consulting with, taking advice from and management of outside legal counsel on matters relating to all aspects of the business
- Supporting the Tax, Corporate Finance, Contracts, Accounting and other Departments in their administration of existing transactions and business and structuring of future transactions and business
- Representing the Company in connection with disputes and the enforcement of its rights (where appropriate, with the support of external counsel)
Qualifications And Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Travel: Occasional Business Travel Required.
Education & Experience: Juris Doctor degree or equivalent; 3-5 years’ experience as a practicing attorney in an aircraft leasing company and/or major law firm specializing in corporate finance and/or aircraft and/or other asset leasing and/or finance; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Experience negotiating and interpreting complex financing agreements, including secured and unsecured credit agreements, unsecured notes, and other financial instruments.
- Must have good legal drafting skills.
- Must have strong negotiation skills and an ability to identify and manage complex issues.
- Must be able to effectively communicate (both orally and in writing) with colleagues, customers and vendors.
- Commitment to excellence and high standards.
- Versatility, flexibility and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
- Must be able to work within a team environment, sometimes as team leader, and others as a team participant.
- Experience in the aircraft finance/leasing industry desirable but not required.
Benefits
Medical /Dental/Vision Benefits
401k with Match
Generous Vacation Benefits
Employer-paid disability and life insurance
Tuition Assistance
Perks
Hybrid work option
Kitchen is stocked with snacks and drinks
Compensation
The salary range provided is intended for candidates who meet the minimum requirements of the role, At Macquarie AirFinance, we carefully consider a wide range of factors to determine the base salary offered. We review several market factors, consider the level of the respective role, and a candidate's skills and experience. When we extend an offer, the compensation offered will be based on these factors and the individual candidates' qualifications.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of the requirements that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle documents and other materials, a computer keyboard and mouse; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop or kneel, as well as lift and carry objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, including moderate noise level, an indoor temperate environment, and light levels that are bright and conducive to minimal eye strain, typical for an office environment.
