Paralegal – Aviation

Position Overview: The Paralegal 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 a proven transaction manager who can support leasing and other 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:

• Support and take ownership of arrange of transactions, including aircraft leasing and financing transactions

• Draft, review and/or negotiate ancillary documents and corporate authorisations

• Manage conditions precedent and conditions subsequent, including the signing process

• Liaise with local counsel, transaction counsel, counterparties and other service providers, including managing 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

• Manage International Registry accounts and conduct filings and registrations

• Complete and/or review lease review checklists and provide management with advice in connection with the same

• Lead efforts to develop and maintain an accurate and up-to-date lease management system and otherwise implement tools and streamline processes

Educational Background:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in law, or other relevant legal qualification, from a common law jurisdiction

Professional Experience:

• Minimum of 6 years of legal experience, preferably in finance, corporate and/or commercial areas of practice

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the aviation industry dealing with aircraft lease and financing documents, preferably in Southeast Asia

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