Aircraft Leasing VP Legal

We are currently working on a VP Legal position for a growth aircraft lessor in Singapore.

Responsibilities

- Review draft, negotiate and manage the documentation of high-profile aircraft sale, aircraft purchase, aircraft financing and other corporate projects involving multiple parties in multiple jurisdictions from the pre-contractual stages through to completion.

- Provide input and expertise to cross-functional deal teams in the initial transaction structuring process and in letters of intent and term sheets.

- Lead transactions through documentation phase to contract signature and closing;

- Co-ordinate and manage input from technical, finance, risk, asset management and commercial departments into transaction negotiation and documentation.

- Lead contract negotiations with airlines, banks, aircraft purchasers and sellers, manufacturers, and maintenance providers

- Coordinate and manage input from credit, commercial and finance into transaction negotiation and documentation

Job-specific competencies

- Minimum of two years’ aircraft leasing legal counsel experience

- Experience drafting and negotiating aircraft lease agreement

- Operating lease experience

- Strong attention to detail with an ability to work across teams

- Ability to prioritize and manage a diverse workload

- Strong analytical skills and ability to propose solutions to complex legal issues

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growth aircraft leasing firm. A market-leading package is on offer.