Aviation Finance Senior Associate - Top-Tier Law Firm (NYC)

Aviation Finance Senior Associate - Top-Tier Global Law Firm (NYC) Class Years: 2016-2019 | Location: New York | Practice Area: Finance (Aviation Focus) Are you a seasoned finance attorney ready to take your career to new heights? One of our premier global law firm clients is seeking a Senior Associate to join their dynamic New York-based Finance team, with a specialized focus on aviation-related transactions. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-stakes, cross-border aviation finance deals with a world-class team that represents a powerhouse client roster-including major banks, private equity firms, leasing companies, airlines, and aircraft manufacturers. The practice covers a broad spectrum of transactional work, from complex financings and leasing structures to platform establishment, restructurings, and enforcement actions involving aviation assets. What We're Looking For: You're a confident, detail-oriented attorney with: * Deep experience in secured, unsecured, and guaranteed financing transactions * Solid understanding of Article 9 of the UCC and the Cape Town Convention * A strong track record managing $100M+ transactions from start to finish * Advanced skills in drafting and negotiating credit agreements, leases, and related instruments * The ability to provide strategic counsel to sophisticated clients on key deal documents * Familiarity with the aviation finance ecosystem, including tax, insolvency, and cross-border structuring Your Background: * Currently working at a top-tier law firm * Proven ability to manage multiple high-pressure matters simultaneously * JD from a respected institution and admitted in New York * Thrive in both collaborative teams and independent roles * Sharp commercial instincts and excellent written/oral communication skills This is more than just another transactional role-it's your chance to plug into an elite, globally integrated platform with some of the best minds in aviation finance law. Ready to elevate your legal career? Contact us to learn more about this discreet but high-impact opportunity.