Aviation Associate Jobs in New York (NOW HIRING)

We are pleased to represent a highly-respected corporate law firm that is among the AmLaw 100 rank that sits consistently around the top 60% of the AmLaw 100 firms. They are seeking to hire a sixth to eigth (6th-8th) year senior associate or Of Counsel attorney for their New York-based offices which have a focus in aviation and transportation financial transactions and global asset finance practice groups.

§ Practice Area:

• Global Asset Finance / Aviation & Transportation Financial Transactions

§ Seniority:

• Senior Associate or Of Counsel 

§ Location:

• New York, NY

§ Salary:

• $390,000 to $435,000 Base Salary (Commensurate with specialized expertise; includes comprehensive elite-tier benefits package)

§ Schedule:

• Full-time, Direct-Hire, Minimum 1,850 hours annual billed

§ The Firm:

Our client is a prestigious AmLaw 100 powerhouse with a storied history of excellence spanning over a century. Regarded as a global leader in the transportation sector, the firm consistently secures Tier 1 rankings from Chambers USA and Legal 500 for its Aviation Finance practice. With a footprint that spans the world's major financial hubs, the firm is celebrated for navigating the most intricate cross-border regulatory environments and multi-billion dollar capital deployments.

This practice group is distinguished by its holistic representation of the entire aviation ecosystem, from institutional lenders and global lessors to primary manufacturers and sovereign carriers. Joining this team offers an elite platform to engage in high-stakes, market-moving transactions within a collaborative culture that prizes intellectual rigor and commercial pragmatism.

§ Duties:

The Senior Aviation Finance Architect will serve as a primary lead on sophisticated domestic and international asset-backed securitizations and credit facilities. This role requires a high degree of autonomy in managing the lifecycle of a transaction, from initial structuring to final execution.

Core responsibilities include:

⨖ Orchestrating the financing, leasing, and acquisition of high-value aviation assets, including commercial aircraft, engines, and related aerospace equipment.

⨖ Navigating complex regulatory frameworks, specifically regarding the Cape Town Convention and International Registry requirements, to ensure the perfection of international interests.

⨖ Drafting and negotiating bespoke credit instruments, complex indentures, and sophisticated lease agreements for transactions frequently exceeding $100 million in value.

⨖ Providing strategic counsel on the enforcement of rights and the restructuring of debt obligations within the aviation sector.

⨖ Managing multi-disciplinary teams across various jurisdictions to ensure seamless closing of cross-border joint ventures and aircraft leasing platforms.

⨖ Interpreting and applying Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) to secured lending structures and asset-backed transactions.

§ Qualifications:

⨖ Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school with a record of high academic achievement.

⨖ 6-8 years of experience with substantial private practice law firm background with highly reputable or well-renowned "new york-style" law firms

⨖ Active Bar Membership in the State of New York in good standing.

⨖ Significant experience (Senior Associate or Counsel level) within the finance practice of a major international law firm.

⨖ Proven track record of managing and closing large-scale financing transactions valued at $100M+.

⨖ Deep technical proficiency in UCC Article 9, the Cape Town Convention, and general corporate law.

§ Skills:

⨖ Prior experience involving Export Credit Agency (ECA) supported financing or capital markets-based aviation offerings.

⨖ Superior organizational capacity to manage a high-volume portfolio of concurrent matters for diverse institutional clients.

⨖ Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to provide nuanced oral and written advisory to C-suite executives and senior stakeholders.

⨖ Advanced knowledge of the global aviation market and current economic trends affecting aircraft valuations and lessor risk profiles.

!Notice¡*

This a job advertisement on behalf of our client and does not reflect the full job description for the role. Any qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. You will need to provide law school transcripts, a writing sample or deal sheets, and a cover letter in order to be considered for this role. This posting does not constitute an offer of employment. and the listed compensation details may vary by state or experience and will be discussed thoroughly during interview phase.