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SalaryPermanent – Full time – Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 doe Location: Crawley/London |Hybrid
About AerFin
Join AerFin, a premier global aviation company specialising in aircraft and engine aftermarket support services. We help customers world-wide to keep fleet flying. Backed by private equity, we're rapidly expanding, with our headquarters located in Caerphilly. As we grow, our global footprint expands, with additional sites in London, Dublin, Singapore, and Miami.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Corporate Legal Counsel to join our legal team. You should have a strong background in corporate law, with expertise in advising and supporting internal stakeholders on various corporate matters. If you excel at working independently, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and providing strategic legal guidance to drive business objectives, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
- Advise on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, sanctions, and import/export regulations.
- Draft, review, and negotiate corporate agreements, including mergers, acquisitions, and financing.
- Collaborate with internal teams to assess and mitigate legal risks.
- Develop and monitor company policies, including KYC and compliance.
- Conduct legal research and stay updated on relevant laws and industry trends.
- Prepare corporate filings and submissions.
- Manage external Legal Counsel to ensure cost-effective services.
- Provide training to internal stakeholders on legal issues and compliance matters
- Provide proactive legal advice to support business objectives.
You will ideally need the following:
- Qualified Solicitor (England and Wales)
- 5 years PQE in corporate law, preferably in-house or at a reputable law firm.
- Strong understanding of corporate governance principles and best practices.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in managing corporate transactions and complex legal matters.
- Sound judgment and the ability to provide strategic legal advice.
- Team player with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
In return we offer:
- Discretionary Bonus Scheme
- Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Healthcare Scheme
- Flexible working, ability to work between home and the office
- 25 days of annual leave with an option to buy or sell an additional 5 days per year
- Volunteering Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme
- Season Ticket Loan
- Social events and much more
We're actively reviewing applications and conducting interviews regularly. To ensure your consideration, please submit your application early. Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate is found, so don't delay in sending your CV today for immediate consideration.
AerFin is an equal opportunities employer, which cultivates opinion, listens to all views with respect, recognises people based on their merits without bias and embraces diversity.
(NB. we will not consider any CVs from agencies at this point, and will reach out to our PSL if required)
