Senior Associate (Aviation Finance)

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP • NY

325d • $390,000 - $435,000

About The Position

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP has an immediate opening for a senior associate (class of 2016 through 2019) to join its New York Finance practice section, focusing on aviation-related transactions. Pillsbury’s aircraft finance lawyers represent major banks, private equity firms, leasing companies, airlines, investors, traders, and manufacturers in a wide range of aviation transactions, including financing (lending and capital markets transactions), leasing, trading, restructuring, enforcement of aviation-related assets, and the establishment of joint ventures and other aircraft leasing platforms.

Requirements

• Large law firm experience, including working with multiple internal and external clients and managing multiple matters simultaneously.
• Strong academic background.
• Exceptional drafting, negotiating, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while being part of a cohesive team.
• Must be admitted to practice in New York.

Responsibilities

• Be familiar with secured, unsecured, and guaranteed financing transactions, the rules governing security interests under Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code, and the Cape Town Convention.
• Manage and close financing transactions of $100+ million.
• Draft and negotiate credit agreements, indentures, leases, purchase agreements, and related documentation.
• Advise clients on the interpretation of such documents, both orally and in writing.
• Understand the aviation finance and leasing industry, as well as corporate, tax and insolvency matters related to such transactions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $390,000 - $435,000 based on skillset and experience.
• Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Pro bono practice, charitable giving programs, and volunteer work opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior