Corporate Transactional Attorney at Aersale Inc

Who we are:

AerSale® is a global leader and market innovator specializing in aviation products and services to meet the growing demand for aftermarket support in global passenger, cargo, and government segments. Featuring complete aircraft nose-to-tail, value-added offerings, including Aircraft & Component Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Services (MRO), Aircraft & Engine Sales and Leasing, Used Serviceable Material (USM) Sales and Parts Exchange, Flight Equipment Asset Management Services, internally developed aircraft and component modifications (engineered solutions) designed to enhance aircraft performance and operating economics (e.g. AerSale®, AerTrak® and AerAware).

For more information, visit us at www.aersale.com

What we Offer:

• Medical Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Dental, Vision, Life, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with Employer Contribution
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Education Reimbursement (related field)
• Employee Referral Program and Recognition Program
• Paid Holidays and 15 Paid Time Off days annually

Job Summary: The Corporate Transactional Attorney will work with AerSale’s legal team to assist them with aviation contracts (purchase, sale and lease of airframes, engines, components and parts) FAA and other regulatory compliance matters and other transactional and corporate matters as needed. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• The position will report directly to the General Counsel.
• Primarily, the position will involve negotiating and managing various aviation corporate contracts matters (domestic and international) including the purchase, sale and lease of airframes, engines, components and parts, finance transactions, contract template development, contract management duties and other transactional matters as needed.
• Ability to draft, review and negotiate a variety of business contracts, including aircraft and aircraft engine purchase and sale contracts, aircraft lease agreements and associated finance transactions, MRO services agreements, product distribution and supply contracts, confidentiality contracts and contractor contracts.
• Preferred knowledge of aviation insurance and government contracting. 
• Provide legal support to a global marketing and transaction team.
• Improve and develop standard form and template contracts in coordination with the department contract management system.
• Develop forms and rules to support the organization business functions and transactional process.  
• Review, interpret and maintain compliance with Federal Aviation Administration and other governmental regulatory matters in the aviation industry.
• Additional opportunities to support the legal department and engage in litigation, corporate governance, insurance and real estate matters. 
• Assist with the management of outside counsel and insurers when/if relevant.
• Desire to work in negotiating, management of business contracts and implementation of contract management processes, procedures, and contract IT systems.
• Exposure to and interest in the aviation and aerospace industry a plus.

Education and Experience:

• Juris Doctorate Degree
• 7+ years of relevant business and industry experience
• Aviation contracting, leasing and finance experience with a law firm or from an in-house aviation company
• Exceptional negotiation, interpersonal, and legal skills combined with extensive commercial acumen

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, SharePoint), exposure to contract management systems is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High standards of ethical conduct.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires prolonged periods of sitting at desk. 
• Must be able to use hands and arms for repetitive movements, such as movement of wrists, hands, fingers while typing. 
• May occasionally be required to lift and carry up to 10lbs.