Job Description

Permanent - Full time - Location: Newport |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.

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Senior In-House Commercial and Regulatory Lawyer to join our legal team at AerFin. This position requires a solid background in contract law, with a focus on providing legal advice and support to internal stakeholders across various commercial transactions. You will also bring experience in regulatory compliance, including both advisory and project work--such as implementing compliance programs to address new regulations and working with business stakeholders to ensure smooth integration.



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 adherence to regulations (including export controls, KYC, anti-bribery, and emerging anti-fraud laws) and embedding best practices across the business. Developing associated policies, procedures and training programs in respect of these programs for AerFin. Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including contracts associated with the sale and purchase of aircraft, engines and components, leasing, teardown and MRO services. Support creation of legal precedents with the business and deliver internal training on their use. Partner with internal teams to assess and mitigate legal and business risks. Be the subject matter expert on specific new laws and regulations relevant to AerFIn. Manage external legal counsel where needed around the world and ensure consistently cost-effective delivery of legal services. Be a trusted advisor to Trading, Sales, and Operations teams across AerFin's UK and overseas offices, offering practical, timely legal guidance aligned with business goals.

Qualifications:

Qualified Solicitor with 5-10 years' PQE in commercial and regulatory law, ideally with in-house experience. Strong understanding of international regulatory frameworks, compliance programs, and corporate best practices. Proven ability to draft and negotiate complex agreements, with experience in international transactions. Self-starter who can manage and prioritise workloads in a fast-paced environment. Strong analytical skills and sound judgment, capable of delivering pragmatic, strategic legal advice. Effective communicator and team player, able to collaborate across functions and global offices. Willing to act as the primary legal contact for the Newport office, coordinating with a Gatwick-based team. Aviation sector experience is advantageous but not required.

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're actively reviewing applications and conducting interviews regularly. To ensure your consideration, please submit your application early. Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate is found, so don't delay in sending your CV today for immediate consideration.

AerFin is an equal opportunities employer, which cultivates opinion, listens to all views with respect, recognises people based on their merits without bias and embraces diversity.