Avolon is a leading global aviation finance company connecting capital with customers to drive the transformation of aviation and the economic and social benefits of global travel. We pride ourselves on our deep customer relationships, our collaborative team approach, and our fast execution. We invest with a long-term perspective, diversifying risk and managing capital efficiently to maintain our strong balance sheet. Working with 142 airlines in 63 countries, Avolon has an owned, managed, and committed fleet of 1,029 aircraft, as of 30 June 2024. www.avolon.aero
The Role:
Avolon is appointing a Transaction Associate to our Singapore office. This person will work under the direction of a Head of Transaction Legal APAC while at Avolon for the purpose of executing tasks and responsibilities listed below.
Role Responsibilities:
- Assisting and supporting the transaction lawyers in project managing transactions through documentation phase to contract signature and closing.
- Actively participating in and managing transaction closings, including document execution processes and completion of all relevant conditions precedent.
- Ensuring that all documentation is completed to meet deadlines and in accordance with Avolon standards and guidelines.
- Assisting with the preparation of ancillary documentation, such as lease amendments and side letters (based on our house templates/precedent documents), conditions precedent and corporate approvals.
- Liaising where necessary with airlines, banks, aircraft buyers and sellers, manufacturers, and maintenance providers.
- Co-ordinating and managing input from technical, credit, finance, and commercial departments in due diligence processes in aircraft trading transactions.
- Appointing and liaising with external legal counsel in all relevant jurisdictions.
- Liaising with corporate service providers in various jurisdictions to establish and manage special purpose companies.
- General administrative support, where required (e.g., collation of signature pages, arranging board meetings, preparing transaction bibles, saving down documents, updating internal reports, and coordinating billing arrangements with service providers).
The Person:
You will be driven, focused, and resourceful as well as being an excellent relationship builder. You will always act with integrity and model your own behaviour to the highest standard. You will represent Avolon in a transparent and honest manner setting a strong example for others to follow. You will be able to articulate complex concepts and put forward compelling arguments and rationales to all levels and audiences within Avolon and the industry.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Relevant degree/studies or equivalent experience.
- At least three (3) years experience working in aircraft leasing in a legal or commercial background.
- Experience in drafting and/or reviewing legal documents (preferable).
- Highly motivated self-starter who brings original thought, challenge and innovation to solving problems.
- Direct, effective, and engaging communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong and independent minded with the ability to express your views with conviction, showing bravery in confronting established thought.
- Driven, focused, resourceful and self-motivated with an ability to think independently and work to proactively identify solutions to issues as they arise.
- Strong drive for results, with a focus on meeting project milestones and timelines.
- Skilled at compiling and monitoring project statuses, with the ability to present updates to cross functional teams.
- Excellent in interpersonal and collaboration skills, capable of developing and maintaining positive business relationships to meet the needs of multiple stakeholders.
- Showcase a track record of delivering successful outcomes in a fast-paced commercial environment.
- Proven ability to thrive in a dynamic team setting while managing multiple competing work streams.
What else do you need to know
Please note that we will only accept applications that are made to us via our company website. If you experience any difficulty when applying, please contact [Confidential Information].
The closing date for applications is COB on Wednesday 2nd October.
Avolon 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.
