Legal Executive - Banking

We are looking to hire a Legal Executive on a permanent basis who has a real interest in specialising into the Aviation Finance practice area. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years relevant experience within a large or medium corporate law firm. Legal experience in Aviation Finance would be the ideal, however we would also be interested in speaking to candidates that have experience in working within a General Finance environment.

The purpose of the role will be to provide expert legal support within the Aviation Finance Practice Group, assisting solicitors and partners in managing complex transactions, drafting documentation, and ensuring compliance with Irish and international aviation finance regulations.

Responsibilities include:

Transaction support

• Assist in the management of aircraft financing, leasing, and sale transactions
• Coordinate with key stakeholder to ensure smooth execution of deals

Legal documentation

• Draft and review transaction documents including lease agreements, financing contracts, and novation agreements
• Prepare conditions precedent checklists and manage document execution and delivery

Stakeholder interaction

• Provide clear and professional communication throughout the transaction lifecycle with all key stakeholders

Regulatory compliance

• Ensure compliance with Irish aviation law, international treaties (e.g. Cape Town Convention), and relevant EU regulations
• Assist with aircraft registration and deregistration processes with the Irish Aviation Authority

Administrative duties

• Maintain accurate transaction records.
• Support billing and matter management systems.

The team

The Aviation Finance Team at ALG is one of the largest in Ireland and is ambitious for further growth. The team is ranked 'Band 1' by all relevant guides and we are proud to advise on the most interesting and complex deals in the market with a diverse and top-quality client base. The Aviation Finance team is part of the firm's banking department which sits at the top of the Irish domestic banking market, with our advice on international finance regarded as "being the best in class" by numerous commentators and co advisors. We pride ourselves on being a great place to work and value teamwork and ambition.

Skills required

• A high degree of initiative and follow through
• The ability to multi-task
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to prioritise work effectively
• An ability to work effectively within a team
• A flexible positive attitude towards work

The Firm

A&L Goodbody (ALG) is a leading Irish law firm with five international offices in Dublin, Belfast, London, New York and San Francisco. ALG is a full service, independent, corporate law firm with over 1,000 employees, and a client base spanning across the strong international and domestic business community in Ireland.

ALG has a reputation for leading the way in continuously developing its service to clients and internally to its business. This is delivered through the use of new processes, ways of working, innovative use of technology and marketing-leading business service teams.

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Accessibility

If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us and we will work with you to ensure the best possible candidate experience.

We value a diverse and inclusive workforce and are an equal opportunities employer.