Aviation Finance Associate

What we will offerWe will offer you a place where you can be yourself and where there are no limits on what you can achieve. With us you can take ownership of your career and have honest conversations throughout. You would join an ambitious firm with a clear strategy for profitable growth where you can get early responsibility and early involvement in growing the business. Here you can expect a competitive and fair reward as well as recognition based on all round performance. This forms part of our internal promise to you The Deal between the firm and its employees.You can expect :A competitive salary and a host of family friendly policiesLife assurance private health and dental care for you and your familyA range of flexible benefits including gym discount and retail vouchersTech cycle and electric car schemesWe support the causes you care about by giving you one day per year off to volunteer with any charity that you are involved with outside of workA wellbeing strategy that focuses on preventative measures to maintain overall health and tools and support for when our people experience physical or mental difficulties. The strategy focuses on four pillars: physical, emotional, financial and social aspects.We are an equal opportunity organisation committed to having a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any other protected characteristics. We aim to create a culture where everyone can be themselves and is valued for their strengths and unique perspectives.If you require this document in an accessible format (e.g. large print) please contactTeam StructureRanked amongst the top firms by leading legal directories for aviation finance and leasing our team has a well-established reputation for excellence and standout service delivery. Our reputation is built on delivering exceptional results in the areas where we strategically focus our efforts. Clients consistently view us as a credible and high-quality alternative to the leading Magic Circle and US firms valuing our commitment to providing market-leading service commercially astute advice and outstanding expertise—all delivered with efficiency and cost-effectiveness.Whilst we have considerable experience in all areas of aviation finance and leasing we are particularly well-known for advising operating lessors investors and asset managers in particular on operating leasing aircraft trading and portfolio management transactions. We have strong and long standing relationships with a number of well known industry players and our client base is growing.We do high quality work with other leading and highly ranked aviation firms acting for our counterparties on transactions.Our growing team currently consists of two partners four associates and dedicated paralegals and is part of the wider finance practice group. We also have aviation finance and leasing specialists across our hubs in Paris, Hong Kong and Singapore as well as a market-leading aviation disputes team in London.This role will offer the opportunity to work on a variety of transactions often taking the lead with partner support where needed.Main ResponsibilitiesActing as the lead associate on transactions with appropriate partner supportDrafting reviewing and amending documentationLiaising with clients providing commercially focussed advice and managing expectationsDeveloping own informal internal and external network of contactsBuilding excellent working relationships with clients and peers within the firmAttending business development and profile raising events (client events graduate recruitment activities)Attributes / Skills RequiredQualified lawyer with proven experience in aviation finance and leasingBackground in a firm with an excellent reputation in aviation and asset financeAbility to manage own workload and lead a transaction with partner support including delegating to more junior lawyersAccuracy and attention to detailExcellent verbal and numerical communication skillsCooperative and collaborative in approach and able to develop excellent working relationships at all levels and rolesOrganised and able to work to strict deadlines with the ability to prioritise realisticallyManages and records time promptly and accuratelyAbility to operate professionally and proactively at all timesExhibits an understanding of the Firms position in the market and how it distinguishes its services from its competitorsExcellent academic and professional qualificationsThis job description is indicative only and does not represent an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The firm reserves the right to alter or change the responsibilities at any time in line with the firms strategy and business needs.About the FirmStephenson Harwood is an international law firm and we are committed to creating positive partnerships with our clients. We represent listed and private companies, institutions and individuals building lasting relationships to help them succeed in a complex and ever-changing world.Our focus is on five core sectors: Energy Transition, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Private Capital and Funds, Technology and Transportation and Trade.With more than 1500 people including 220 partners across ten offices in Europe, the Middle East and Asia we combine deep legal capabilities and broad commercial expertise. We have also forged close ties with high quality law firms around the world blending local knowledge with global savvy for clients in over 100 countries.We understand the power of diversity in delivering that high calibre advice to our clients. We want to attract diverse talent and we particularly encourage applications from underrepresented demographics.Offices: Al Khobar, Athens, Dubai, Hong Kong, London, Paris, Riyadh, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore and associated office in Guangzhou.Our brand strengths:GO FAR GO TOGETHEREXPERTS IN MORE THAN LAWCAN DO PERSONALITIESALWAYS READYRequired ExperienceICKey SkillsFinancial Services, Financial Concepts, Accounting, Corporate Finance, Analysis Skills, Securities Law, Investment Banking, Microsoft Excel, Private equity, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Financial PlanningEmployment Type: UnclearDepartment / Functional Area: FinanceExperience: yearsVacancy: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr