Position Overview: The Transaction Manager will join a team of five other legalprofessionals which oversees all legal aspects of a Southeast Asian aviationgroup’s operations, transactions, and compliance efforts. This role requires aproven transaction manager who can manage and drive leasing and other transactionsfrom start to finish.
Company Description: Transportation Partners is an aircraft leasing company that managesfleet planning, leasing, financing, and operations across Southeast Asia andbeyond. With a commitment to operational excellence, Transportation Partners providesinnovative and adaptable solutions for evolving needs.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage and take ownership of arrange of transactions, including aircraft leasing and financing transactions
• Draft, review and/or negotiate transaction documents, where appropriate, under the supervision of legal counsel
• Draft, review and/or negotiate ancillary documents and corporate authorisations
• Manage conditions precedent and conditions subsequent, including the signing process, with the assistance of paralegals
• Liaise with local counsel, transaction counsel, counterparties and other service providers, including negotiating and managing fees and invoices
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (including management, commercial, finance/accounts and operational/technical) in connection with transactions and/or contract management to ensure efficient deal execution and compliance with internal policies and applicable laws
• Manage International Registry accounts and conduct filings and registrations
• Complete and/or review lease review checklists and provide management with advice in connection with the same
• Advise and assist on corporate, compliance and/or other matters, including commercial contracts, NDAs and procurement agreements
• Lead efforts to develop and maintain an accurate and up-to-date lease management system and otherwise implement tools and streamline processes
• Train and develop paralegals to ensure efficiency, professional growth and high performance
Educational Background:
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in law, or other relevant legal qualification, from a common law jurisdiction
• Practising Certificate not required
Professional Experience:
• Minimum of 6 years of legal experience, preferably in finance, corporate and/or commercial areas of practice
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the aviation industry dealing with aircraft lease and financing documents, preferably in Southeast Asia
Key Competencies:
• Exceptional transaction management ability
• Conscientious and self-driven
• Excellent organisational abilities, with a keen eye for details
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
• Intellectual curiosity and openness to continuous self-improvement and professional development
