Job Title
Attorney – Global Transport Practice
Firm
Smith Gambrell & Russell LLP
Location
New York-New York City
Description
Growing AMLAW 200 Law firm with a NYC office seeking a mid- to senior-level aircraft financing attorney to join our Global Transport Practice. A successful candidate for this position will be a practical, commercial-minded attorney with a strong background in commercial aviation financing, including operating leasing and aircraft trading transactions. For the right candidate this is an excellent opportunity to take your career to the next level with a Chambers-ranked aircraft financing practice group and be an important, relied upon team member. RESPONSIBILITIES Heavy drafting and negotiating of complex documents/contracts for domestic and international aircraft financing transactions Frequent, direct interaction with clients and with opposing counsel Provide trusted, informed and practical legal guidance to clients on a wide range of transactional and legal issues Team-oriented approach with the attorney candidate sometimes being the lead and responsible for the transaction and the team bellow and other times working as part of a team supervised by a partner Mentoring more junior attorneys and paralegals REQUIREMENTS Experience in a wide-range of domestic and cross-border commercial aviation financing, including lending/borrowing, operating leasing and aircraft trading Relevant transactional drafting and negotiating experience Organized, excellent communication skills (internally, client-facing and opposing counsel-facing) and team-oriented Demonstrated ability to manage others Ability to balance problem-solving and “closing” mindset with the need to protect the company 6-9 years of transactional experience and 5 years of aircraft financing experience For consideration, please submit your resume and cover letter to sknight@sgrlaw.com. (NOTE: Change to job title).
Posted
Updated
Closed
Position
Associate
Practice Areas
Transportation
Specialties
Aviation, Finance
Experience
6 to 9 years
Employer Type
Law Firm