Leadenhall Search & Selection

Senior Part Time Lawyer - Aviation

London

Posted 6 days ago

Early applicant

Hybrid

Part-time

Senior Level

Senior Part Time Lawyer - Aviation

Aviation Leasing & Asset Management

We are currently partnering with a highly regarded international aviation leasing and asset management platform on the search for a Senior Legal Counsel to join its legal team on a part-time basis (approximately 60%).

This is an excellent opportunity to join a sophisticated and globally recognised business operating at the forefront of the aviation sector. The role offers broad exposure across legal, regulatory, and commercial matters within a lean and highly collaborative environment.

The Opportunity

Working closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders across the business, the successful candidate will support a wide range of matters including:

• Regulatory and compliance advisory work • Corporate governance and board support • Litigation and disputes management • Commercial and operational legal matters • External counsel management • General strategic legal support across the platform

This position would suit someone who enjoys operating as a broad commercial generalist and is comfortable working independently within a fast-paced international business.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is likely to bring:

• Strong in-house and/or private practice experience • Exposure to aviation, asset finance, leasing, transportation, infrastructure, or broader regulated industries • Experience across governance, compliance, disputes, and commercial legal matters • A pragmatic and commercially minded approach • The ability to operate autonomously and work closely with senior stakeholders

Prior aviation leasing experience is advantageous but not essential.

Additional Information

• Part-time role (approximately 60%) • Highly competitive compensation package • Flexible working structure • International business with global operations • Excellent long-term platform and team environment

Skills

Regulatory Advisory

Compliance

Corporate Governance

Litigation Management

Dispute Management

Commercial Law

Operational Legal Matters

External Counsel Management

Strategic Legal Support

Aviation Law

Asset Finance

Leasing

Transportation Law

Infrastructure Law

General Commercial Law