Counsel

About Macquarie AirFinance

A global aviation lessor providing aircraft and capital to the world’s airlines.

As a leading global aircraft lessor, we succeed through the quality of our team. We seek to build and maintain a culture of high performance by treating our employees with dignity and respect within a collaborative and inclusive environment. We provide competitive pay and benefits, learning and development opportunities, flexible working options, and alignment of company goals and values. 

SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION

Corporate lawyer provides legal support in connection with all aspects of the business including: the structuring, negotiation and closing of aircraft purchase, sales, leasing and financing transactions, the restructuring of existing transactions, managing the repossession of aircraft, the drafting and preparation of documents relating to the foregoing, management of litigation, and the management of paralegal and other support staff in the Legal Department as well as external counsel. Counsel works closely and in teams with colleagues in other Departments (including, but not limited to, the Marketing, Credit and Technical teams) and has frequent interactions with customers and suppliers. Role will likely require long hours and business travel.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• The drafting and negotiation of commercial contracts (including aircraft sale and purchase agreements, operating leases, financing documents, aircraft storage and technical documents, etc.)

• Consulting with, taking advice from and management of outside legal counsel on matters relating to all aspects of the business

• Supporting the Tax, Corporate Finance, Contracts, Accounting and other Departments in their administration of existing transactions and business and structuring of future transactions and business

• Representing the Company in connection with disputes and the enforcement of its rights (where appropriate, with the support of external counsel)

• Maintaining and developing standard form contracts (including sale, purchase, leasing and related documents)

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel: Business Travel Required.

Education & Experience: Juris Doctor degree or equivalent; 5-7 years' experience as a practicing attorney in an aircraft leasing company and/or major law firm specializing in aircraft and/or other asset leasing and/or finance; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Experience in the aircraft finance/leasing industry

• Must have good legal drafting skills

• Must have strong negotiation skills and an ability to identify and manage complex issues

• Must be able to effectively communicate (both orally and in writing) with colleagues, customers and vendors

• Commitment to excellence and high standards

• Versatility, flexibility and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm

• Must be able to work within a team environment, sometimes as team leader, and others as a team participant

• Must be willing to work hard and long hours, and travel on business trips

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of the requirements that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle documents and other materials, a computer keyboard and mouse; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop or kneel, as well as lift and carry objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, including moderate noise level, an indoor temperate environment, and light levels that are bright and conducive to minimal eye strain, typical for an office environment.

Qualified applications with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Benefits:

Medical /Dental/Vision Benefits

401k with Match

Generous Vacation Benefits

Employer-paid disability and life insurance

Tuition Assistance

Perks:

Hybrid work option

Kitchen is stocked with snacks and drinks

SCOPE OF JOB DESCRIPTION AND MODIFICATIONS

This job description intends to describe the general nature of the job and does not represent that all such duties will be performed by individuals who hold the job. This job description does not limit the tasks that an employee may reasonably be requested to perform. Changes to this job description may be made at the discretion of the company. Any substantive revisions to this job description require the approval of the Vice President of Human Resources.

Salary

• $212,000 - $249,600/year