Job Description

Description

The successful candidate's primary responsibilities will be to provide legal, transaction and corporate support to the Company.



The title and level of the position will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

Draft and negotiate cross-border engine lease, acquisition, sale and related transaction documentation in conjunction with other lawyers in the company with a primary focus on short term leasing contracts. Provide legal support to a global sales and transaction team with a regional focus on Asia-Pacific region and Middle East. Deliver in-house legal advice, guidance and support to the company in the execution and administration of transactions. Identify and resolve legal risks and issues in the context of the objectives of the company, including default management, lease restructurings, repossessions and associated litigation and bankruptcy matters. Assist with the development and maintenance of departmental policies and procedures and monitor to ensure compliance with parent company rules. Provide general support on all departmental matters and special projects as required. Assist General Counsel as required across Departmental needs and objectives.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Skills & Experience

Bachelor's LLB degree or equivalent knowledge & experience. Qualified to practice law in USA, England and/or Ireland. Proven experience in the Aviation Leasing Industry or Law Firm dealing with aircraft leasing. Excellent negotiation, interpersonal and legal skills with extensive commercial acumen. Experience of working with deal teams and other professionals across all levels of the Company.

Competencies

Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills and the ability to work energetically within cross-functional international teams under own initiative in a busy environment. Proven drafting and negotiation skills & experience. Knowledge of the aviation industry and commercial risk. Ability to work without supervision and multi-task. Attention to detail and risk awareness. Excellent organisational skills.

About elfc

elfc is the world's leading engine financing and leasing company, specialising in the provision of flexible, short to long-term engine support packages for the commercial aviation industry.



Headquartered in Shannon, Ireland, elfc is owned by Mitsubishi HC Capital (MHC) based in Tokyo. The ownership structure provides elfc with the underlying financing strength and stability required to satisfy the long-term financing needs of airlines and to meet the commercial challenges presented by today's rapidly changing world markets.



The company was founded in 1989, with the purpose of satisfying the industry's demand for a quality, truly independent, engine leasing company providing operating leases for modern aircraft engines to airlines worldwide. The company now owns and/or manages over 300 engines worth more than $2.8bn. The current customer base includes more than 80 airlines and MRO organisations worldwide.