Corporate Legal Counsel – Aircraft Leasing

About the role

We are seeking a Corporate Legal Counsel to join a leading aircraft leasing organisation in London. The role involves supporting complex aviation‑related commercial and financing transactions across multiple jurisdictions and providing strategic legal advice to internal stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Support and negotiate a range of aviation‑related commercial and financing transactions.
• Draft, review and manage transactional documentation for acquisitions, disposals, financings and strategic projects.
• Provide legal guidance on commercial and contractual matters to internal teams.
• Coordinate with external counsel, financial institutions and counterparties to ensure timely deal completion.
• Contribute to broader legal and portfolio initiatives in a fast‑paced international environment.

Required profile

• Qualified lawyer with strong experience from a leading law firm or in‑house legal department.
• Background in corporate, banking, finance, litigation or broader corporate legal work.
• Strong commercial judgement and ability to manage competing priorities and stakeholder groups.
• Excellent academic record and communication skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Broad exposure to complex aviation finance, leasing and transactional activity.
• Visible role supporting commercial negotiations and cross‑border deal execution.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior internal stakeholders and external counterparties.
• Market‑leading compensation package and strong long‑term career development prospects.