AVP Legal
Purpose
Provide legal, transaction and corporate support to the Company. This permanent role will be based in Shannon, Co. Clare. Apply with CV and cover note to HR@elfc.com
ELFC is an equal opportunities employer and invites applications from diverse backgrounds. Candidates requiring reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process should contact a member of the HR Team or email HR@elfc.com

Key Result Areas
- 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.
- 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 the Corporation Secretary with general corporate secretarial matters.
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Bachelor’s LLB degree or equivalent knowledge & experience.
- Qualified to practice law in England and/or Ireland.
- Minimum 3 years PQE required.
- Proven experience in the Aviation Leasing Industry or Law Firm dealing with aircraft leasing.
- Excellent negotiation, interpersonal and legal skills with strong commercial acumen are required.
- Experience of dealing with senior management and professionals.
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.
- 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.
To apply
To apply, contact HR@elfc.com. elfc is an equal opportunities employer. Candidates requiring reasonable accommodation should contact a member of the HR team or email HR@elfc.com.
What we can offer
Equal Opportunities
elfc is an equal opportunities employer and committed to promoting a culture of diversity & inclusion. Through our policies, procedures and actions, we aim to ensure fair and equal treatment for all applicants in the recruitment process.
Candidates requiring reasonable accommodation should contact a member of the HR team or email HR@elfc.com. We would like to thank you in advance for your application.
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