Associate – 4–5 years post-qualification experience
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Aviation, Contracts & Assets
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At Aeroiuris, a law firm specialised in aviation law with 30 years of experience, we are strengthening our Contracts Division across Commercial Aircraft and General Aviation.
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We are looking for an Associate (4–5 years post-qualification experience) to take on a high-responsibility role combining technical excellence, structuring, and progressive team supervision.
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About The Role
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Work on complex, high-value aviation matters across:
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Aircraft transactions (commercial & private)
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Asset structuring and financing
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Contracting (leases, SPA, charter, MRO, etc.)
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Regulatory and tax aspects related to aviation operations
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Join a core division handling high-volume, high-intensity transactional work.
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The role sits directly under General Management and offers strong exposure to decision-making and firm strategy.
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After an initial integration phase, you will progressively take on supervision responsibilities within the Contracts team.
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Key Responsibilities
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Drafting and negotiating aviation and asset-based contracts
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Structuring transactions involving aircraft ownership, financing and operations
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Advising on regulatory and tax implications in aviation matters
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Managing files autonomously with direct client exposure
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Contributing to internal structuring, processes and standards
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Progressively supervising junior lawyers after onboarding
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Acting as a relay between the team and management
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You are looking for a role where performance, ownership and progression are directly linked.
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What We Are Looking For
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Experience (non-negotiable)
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4–5 years of real professional experience as a qualified lawyer
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Experience must involve presente responsibility on files (not only internships or support roles)
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Qualification
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Qualified lawyer / admitted to the Bar
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Solid academic and professional credentials
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Exposure to English law / qualified English lawyer is a strong advantage
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Experience gained in environments handling cross-border or international transactions will be highly valued
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Advanced and fully autonomous command of professional IT tools (MS Office, presentations, databases, document management systems), with a strong attention to detail and ability to produce clear, structured and high-quality deliverables – expected to operate efficiently and independently in a demanding, fast-paced environment
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Technical Background
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Aviation law, asset-based finance, commercial contracts
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Exposure to cross-border transactions and structuring
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Understanding of regulatory and tax dimensions is a strong plus
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This role is focused on transactional and asset-based aviation work.
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It is not suited to profiles primarily focused on passenger rights or mass claims litigation, without exposure to contracts, structuring or financing.
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Mindset
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Strong drafting and negotiation skills
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Autonomous, structured and reliable
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High work capacity and commitment
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Ability to take ownership and deliver under pressure
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Potential to lead and structure others
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Genuine interest in aviation is essential
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This is a highly specialised, technical and constantly evolving sector.
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Languages
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Fluent English (C1/C2 – full professional fluency is mandatory)
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Additional languages are highly valued
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Environment & Expectations
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We Operate In a Demanding, High-level Environment, Advising
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Aircraft owners
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Operators
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Lessors
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Financial institutions
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Our clients are decision-makers (CEOs, directors, asset managers) who expect precision, responsiveness, commitment, and consistently high standards.
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This is not a training ground – it is a performance-driven environment.
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Why Aeroiuris
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Over 30 years of experience in aviation law A dynamic and fast-evolving sector, at the crossroads of finance, technology and international regulation
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Exposure to the full lifecycle of aviation assets and operations
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Direct access to General Management and strategic decision-making
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Real opportunity to step into an intermediate management role A structure that combines high standards with agility and autonomy
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This role is particularly suited to candidates who have trained in top-tier international environments and are now looking for more responsibility, broader exposure, and a more direct role in decision-making within a specialised and growing platform.
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Terms & Contractual Conditions
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Contract Type: Permanent
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Trial Period: 6 months
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Fixed Gross Annual Salary: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications
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Variable Compensation: Available, linked to performance and con