Corporate Paralegal, Aircraft Finance - Plona Partners

Position: Senior Corporate Paralegal

Location: LA

Onsite Logistics: 2/3 Days Onsite (HYBRID)

Hours: 930am – 530pm (35-Hour work week)

Salary: $135,000 - $170,000 with additional OT and Annual Bonus

Aviation Finance Legal Support:

• Assist with the structuring, drafting, and negotiation of aviation finance agreements, including aircraft purchase and lease agreements, security agreements, and other financing documents.
• Conduct research and analysis on aviation finance laws, regulations, and industry trends to support legal decision-making.
• Liaise with clients, banks, and regulatory bodies, ensuring all necessary legal requirements for aviation finance transactions are met.
• Knowledge of aviation finance regulations, including the Chicago Convention, Cape Town Convention, and relevant industry standards.
• Review and prepare documents for filing with aviation authorities (e.g., FAA, EASA) to ensure proper registration of security interests in aircraft.

Paralegal Functions:

• Manage UCC filings related to secured transactions, including preparing UCC-1 financing statements and UCC-3 amendments, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
• Conduct UCC searches and analyze lien positions and priority interests in assets.
• Assist with loan documentation, including reviewing and organizing closing documents, negotiating terms, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
• Prepare and review corporate resolutions, officer certificates, and other ancillary documents required for corporate financing transactions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and equivalent legal or finance-related experience (required).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a legal analyst or paralegal, with a focus on aviation finance and complex finance transactions.
• In-depth knowledge of aviation finance transactions, including aircraft leasing, purchase agreements, and security interests.
• Strong understanding of UCC filings, secured transactions, and other general finance-related legal matters.
• Experience in regulatory compliance for aviation-related transactions, including familiarity with FAA and international aviation authorities.