Senior Legal Counsel

Permanent – Full time – Location: Newport or Gatwick |Hybrid

About AerFin

AerFin is breathing new life into aviation. We buy, sell, lease and repair aircraft, engines, and parts to maximise the value for their owners and provide a lower-cost supply of material to our airline, lessor and MRO customers. Through our deep technical expertise and high-performance culture, we deliver confidence-inspiring quality, safety and value to our customers. Our blend of industry expertise and experience – today’s insight and tomorrow’s foresight – gives us a unique perspective on our industry that is trusted by over 600 customers across six continents. With regional hubs in Europe, Asia and the USA we’re perfectly placed to keep fleets flying and get deals done. That’s the AerFin way. That’s the way ahead. If you want to get a better understanding of life at AerFin, explore more here:Life at AerFin | AerFin

About The Role

We seek a proactive Senior In-House Commercial and Regulatory Lawyer with strong contract law and regulatory compliance experience. In this role, you will advise internal teams, lead compliance projects, draft and negotiate commercial agreements, and support AerFin’s global business goals.

If you are someone who thrives working independently, enjoys managing multiple projects at pace, and is confident providing pragmatic, strategic legal guidance to support AerFin in achieving its business objectives, then we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Lead and advise on compliance projects, ensuring regulatory adherence (including export controls, KYC, anti-bribery, anti-fraud) and embed best practices through policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements for the sale and purchase of aircraft, engines, components, leasing, teardown, and MRO services.
• Support creation of legal precedents and deliver internal training.
• Partner with internal teams to assess and mitigate legal and business risks.
• Serve as the expert on new laws and regulations impacting AerFin.
• Manage global external counsel and ensure legal services are high-quality and cost-effective.
• Advise AerFin’s UK and global teams with practical, timely legal guidance aligned to business goals.
  
  

Qualifications And Experience

• Qualified Solicitor with 5–10 years' PQE in commercial and regulatory law, ideally with in-house experience.
• Strong grasp of international compliance frameworks and standards
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver strategic legal advice.
• Collaborative team player with strong communication skills.
• Aviation experience is desirable but not essential.
  
  

In return we offer

• Discretionary Bonus Scheme (20 %)
• Flexible working, ability to work between home and the office
• Volunteering Leave
• Life Assurance
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Scheme
• 27 days of annual with an option to buy or sell an additional 5 days per year
• Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Social events and much more
  
  

We review applications and interview on a rolling basis, so apply early to avoid missing out. This role may close once a suitable candidate is found.

AerFin is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, respects all perspectives, and recognises individuals based on merit.