Legal Counsel

Position Overview: The Legal Counsel will join a team of five other legal professionals which oversees all legal aspects of a Southeast Asian aviation group’s operations, transactions, and compliance efforts. This role requires an experienced in-house lawyer who is commercially minded and can manage and drive transactions from start to finish. Company Description: Transportation Partners is an aircraft leasing company that manages fleet planning, leasing, financing, and operations across Southeast Asia and beyond. With a commitment to operational excellence, Transportation Partners provides innovative and adaptable solutions for evolving needs. Key Responsibilities: • Provide legal advice on a broad range of corporate, compliance and/or other matters, including commercial contracts and procurement/maintenance agreements • Manage and take ownership of a range of transactions, including aircraft leasing and financing transactions • Draft, review and/or negotiate transaction documents • Draft, review and/or negotiate ancillary documents and corporate authorisations • Manage conditions precedent and conditions subsequent, including the signing process, with the assistance of paralegals • Liaise with local counsel, transaction counsel, counterparties and other service providers, including negotiating and managing fees and invoices • Liaise with internal stakeholders (including management, commercial, finance/accounts and operational/technical) in connection with transactions and/or contract management to ensure efficient deal execution and compliance with internal policies and applicable laws • Complete and/or review lease review checklists and provide management with advice in connection with the same • Train and develop paralegals to ensure efficiency, professional growth and high performance Educational Background: • Bachelor’s degree in law Professional Experience: • Minimum of 7 years of post-qualification experience in the aviation industry • Minimum of 5 years of in-house experience working for airlines Key Competencies: • Exceptional transaction management ability • Conscientious and self-driven • Excellent organisational abilities, with a keen eye for details • Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills • Intellectual curiosity and openness to continuous self-improvement and professional development