Aviation Finance – Senior Associate Counsel

Aviation Finance Senior Associate / Counsel

We are seeking an experienced attorney to join a growing Commercial Aviation and Aviation Finance practice with a national reach. This role is ideal for a senior associate or counsel who enjoys working on complex high-value aircraft transactions and wants to take on meaningful responsibility within a collaborative deal-focused environment.

You will represent lenders and lessors in a wide range of commercial aircraft transactions including leasing acquisitions dispositions and financings. The position offers significant exposure to both domestic and cross-border matters direct client interaction and the opportunity to play a lead role in structuring and executing sophisticated aviation finance transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent lenders and lessors in commercial aircraft leasing purchase and sale and financing transactions
• Lead and manage both domestic and cross-border aviation transactions
• Draft review and negotiate transaction and ancillary documentation
• Coordinate with clients co-counsel and other advisors throughout the transaction lifecycle
• Provide practical business-oriented legal advice in a fast-paced transactional environment
• Manage multiple matters simultaneously while maintaining high-quality work product

What Were Looking For:

• Four to six or more years of experience representing lenders and/or lessors in aviation finance transactions
• Substantive experience with aircraft leasing purchase and sale and financing matters
• Experience leading domestic and cross-border transactions is preferred
• Strong academic credentials and excellent interpersonal skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to manage complex matters independently

Why You Should Join:

This role offers the opportunity to join a well-established and expanding aviation finance practice that handles sophisticated high-profile transactions on a national and international scale. Attorneys in this group work closely with a diverse client base and are trusted with significant responsibility and leadership roles on deals.

The practice is collaborative and growth-oriented providing senior associates and counsel with the platform to deepen their technical expertise while strengthening client relationships. You will have the opportunity to work directly with experienced partners gain exposure to complex cross-border transactions and contribute meaningfully to the continued expansion of the aviation finance practice.

The firm is equally committed to long-term career development and personal well-being offering a supportive culture competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits designed to promote balance and sustainability.

Benefits & Support:

The firm is committed to supporting attorneys both professionally and personally through a comprehensive benefits program:

Health & Wellness

• Multiple health insurance plan options including an HSA
• Dental vision and prescription drug coverage
• Telehealth services

Financial Security

• Cash Balance Pension Plan (for members) or Flexible Spending Accounts (for non-members)
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Financial Wellness Program

Work-Life Balance

• Maternal and Paternal Parental Leave
• Generous holiday and vacation policies
• Bereavement leave
• Body Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program

Relocation & Bar Support

• Reimbursement of reasonable relocation expenses
• Coverage of bar application and review costs