What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Paralegal, Aviation Finance position at Plona Partners?
Position : Senior Corporate Paralegal
Location : LA
Onsite Logistics : 2 / 3 Days Onsite (HYBRID)
Hours : 930am – 530pm (35-Hour work week)
Salary : $135,000 - $170,000 with additional OT and Annual Bonus
Aviation Finance Legal Support :
Assist with the structuring, drafting, and negotiation of aviation finance agreements, including aircraft purchase and lease agreements, security agreements, and other financing documents.
Conduct research and analysis on aviation finance laws, regulations, and industry trends to support legal decision-making.
Liaise with clients, banks, and regulatory bodies, ensuring all necessary legal requirements for aviation finance transactions are met.
Knowledge of aviation finance regulations, including the Chicago Convention, Cape Town Convention, and relevant industry standards.
Review and prepare documents for filing with aviation authorities (e.g., FAA, EASA) to ensure proper registration of security interests in aircraft.
Paralegal Functions :
Manage UCC filings related to secured transactions, including preparing UCC-1 financing statements and UCC-3 amendments, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
Conduct UCC searches and analyze lien positions and priority interests in assets.
Assist with loan documentation, including reviewing and organizing closing documents, negotiating terms, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
Prepare and review corporate resolutions, officer certificates, and other ancillary documents required for corporate financing transactions.
Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree and equivalent legal or finance-related experience (required).
Minimum of 10 years of experience as a legal analyst or paralegal, with a focus on aviation finance and complex finance transactions.
In-depth knowledge of aviation finance transactions, including aircraft leasing, purchase agreements, and security interests.
Strong understanding of UCC filings, secured transactions, and other general finance-related legal matters.
Experience in regulatory compliance for aviation-related transactions, including familiarity with FAA and international aviation authorities.
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