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Legal · Crawley · Hybrid

Legal Counsel

Full-time – Permanent – Salary: competitive – Location: Crawley I Hybrid

About AerFin

AerFin is breathing new life into aviation. We buy, sell, lease and repair aircraft, engines, and parts to maximise the value for their owners and provide a lower-cost supply of material to our airline, lessor and MRO customers. Through our deep technical expertise and high-performance culture, we deliver confidence-inspiring quality, safety and value to our customers. Our blend of industry expertise and experience – today’s insight and tomorrow’s foresight – gives us a unique perspective on our industry that is trusted by over 600 customers across six continents. With regional hubs in Europe, Asia and the USA, we’re perfectly placed to keep fleets flying and get deals done. That’s the AerFin way. That’s the way ahead.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive in-house commercial lawyer to join our legal team. You should have a strong background in commercial law, with expertise in advising and supporting internal stakeholders on complex, high-value, cross-border transactions.

If you excel at working independently, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and providing strategic legal guidance to drive business objectives, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

  • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements for the sale and purchase of aircraft, engines, components, leasing, teardown, and MRO services

  • Draft and review various other legal documents, such as NDAs, letters of intent, term sheets, funding documentation, board minutes, and written resolutions

  • Complete KYC forms and reviewing KYC / AML documentation, monitoring sanction alerts in our compliance tool

  • Participate in compliance projects, ensuring regulatory adherence (including export controls, KYC, anti-bribery, anti-fraud, data protection), drafting and reviewing company procedures and policies

  • Advise on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, sanctions, and import and export regulations

  • Draft and maintain legal templates and precedents, contributing to the legal knowledge database

  • Collaborate with internal teams to assess and mitigate legal risks

  • Liaise with insurance brokers / insurers on daily matters and renewals

  • Conduct legal research and stay updated on relevant laws and industry trends

  • Manage external legal counsel to ensure cost-effective services

  • Provide proactive legal advice to global teams to support business objectives

You will ideally need the following:

  • Qualified Solicitor (England and Wales)

  • 5+ years PQE in commercial law, preferably in-house or at a reputable law firm

  • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills

  • Strong organisational skills with a keen attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

  • Handle confidential information with discretion

  • Ability to work independently and prioritise tasks effectively

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, positive attitude

  • Legal experience in managing aviation transactions and complex legal matters is preferred but not mandatory

  • Sound judgment and the ability to provide strategic legal advice

  • Team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

In return we offer:

  • Discretionary Bonus Scheme

  • Pension Scheme

  • Life Assurance

  • Healthcare Scheme

  • Flexible working, with the ability to work between home and the office

  • 28 days of annual leave with an option to buy or sell an additional 5 days per year

  • Volunteering Leave

  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

  • Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme

  • Season Ticket Loan

  • Multi-gym pass discount

  • Grandternity Leave

  • Appreciation & Festive Reward

  • Social events and much more

We're actively reviewing applications and conducting interviews regularly. To ensure your consideration, please submit your application early. Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate is found, so don't delay in sending your CV today for immediate consideration.
AerFin is an equal opportunities employer, which cultivates opinion, listens to all views with respect, recognises people based on their merits without bias and embraces diversity.

(NB. we will not consider any CVs from agencies at this point, and will reach out to our PSL if required)

Department
Legal
Locations
Crawley
Remote status
Hybrid
Legal · Crawley · Hybrid

Legal Counsel

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