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We are looking to grow our Aviation sector group by appointing a
junior/mid-level associate to join the Banking & Finance team in
London. To be successful in this role, previous experience in
commercial aircraft trading, leasing and financing (with substantial
experience acting for lessors and airlines) and cross border
transactions is necessary. Further, it is important to have a passion
for aviation and be open to working on aviation commercial agreements
as and when required.
Our International Aviation Sector Group works as one team across our
34 office network and gives expert advice on all the specialist legal
issues that arise across the whole of the aviation sector.
Key responsibilities
The role will involve:
- Working on non-contentious aviation/transactions (predominantly
trading, leasing and financing);
- Working on a wide range of aviation commercial, leasing and
financing deals; and
- Acting for airlines, leasing companies, financiers, and other
organisations within the aviation industry.
What you'll bring
- Experience of handling complex aircraft finance/aviation
commercial matters gained within a comparable environment and at an
appropriate level.
- The ability to manage complex matters and clients, with strong
negotiation skills.
- Understand and have a passion for the aviation industry.
- Between two and four years' post qualification experience.
What's in it for you
- Our agile approach to office and remote working enables you to
find the right balance to deliver at your best. Supporting you, our
business and our clients in a flexible way.
- Progress your career and personal development with our
award-winning development programmes, from our global mentoring
scheme to our bespoke coaching opportunities.
- Equip yourself with a broad range of technical and business skills
as well as a deep understanding of business issues through our
skills-based curriculum.
- Competitive, market-led salary and bonus structure
- Family friendly policies as well as health schemes and wellbeing support
- A flexible benefits package which allows you to tailor your
benefits to your current needs and lifestyle.
In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, Bird &
Bird operates two discretionary bonus schemes.
We offer a performance related bonus that reflects the contributions
you make to the firm. We know an inclusive culture, alongside a
diverse workforce, makes us more innovative and agile, so whilst some
of the criteria for being awarded a bonus is based on chargeable
hours, we also include an allowance for hours spent contributing to
Diversity & Inclusion, ESG, and Pro Bono work.
We see 'winning work' as significantly different to the day-to-day
business development activities you carry out as part of your role as
an Associate, so in addition to the Performance Bonus, Bird & Bird
are keen to reward Associates for winning work. Winning Work Bonuses
are paid in addition to the Performance Bonus and are intended to be a
thank you for your contribution to introducing a client or generating
additional work from an existing client.
If you require any assistance, please email us at talentacquisitionlondon@twobirds.com
To apply, click on the 'apply' button to submit your details.
Bird & Bird opens up a world of possible for lawyers everywhere.
Here you can advise major enterprises and high-growth businesses on
matters that are often transformative in nature, and alongside people
who are truly collegiate in the way they work with everyone at Bird
& Bird. We are one international firm, where over 70% of our work
involves teams from across our firm. And that is only going to
increase. It is this common purpose and shared approach that makes for
a more productive, and collaborative place to work.
If you want to find out more, visit www.twobirds.com
As a disability and neurodiversity inclusive employer we want to
ensure that you have a barrier-free recruitment experience at Bird
& Bird. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment
process, please provide details to your recruitment contact who will
be in touch to discuss any details provided and understand more about
your individual adjustment needs.
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