Aviation Finance Associates & Senior Associates
A well‑established international aviation practice is recruiting Associates and Senior Associates to join its London Aviation Finance team. This opportunity offers exposure to some of the most intricate and high‑value aircraft finance and leasing transactions currently being executed in the global market.
The team
Lawyers in the team benefit from working alongside market‑leading specialists with deep experience in large aircraft portfolio transactions, loan and lease financings, fleet procurement and trading activity.
The practice is lead and supported by senior UK leadership and benefits from clear board‑level commitment to its strategic expansion.
The work
The team acts for airlines, lessors, financial institutions and investors on a broad range of cross‑border mandates, including operating and finance leases, portfolio acquisitions and disposals, sale and leasebacks, PDP financings, restructurings, and export credit and tax-based structures. Work is genuinely international and spans the full lifecycle of commercial aircraft, engines and fleets.
Candidate profile
These roles suit lawyers with experience in aviation finance or broader asset finance who are comfortable taking responsibility for workstreams, drafting and negotiating principal documentation, and working closely with clients on live transactions.
Senior Associates will also play a key role in mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to the strategic development of the practice.
The team is seeking to recruit Associates from 1+ years’ PQE through to Senior Associate level (6+ years’ PQE).
The team offers exposure to headline transactions, early responsibility, and a collaborative, high‑performance environment with clear progression and international reach.
Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
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