Requirements
Qualified lawyer in a common-law or EU jurisdiction with mid-level to senior-level experience. Essential strong aircraft finance experience, training at a top-tier international law firm, and strong academic credentials from a top university. Available to commence in November or December 2026, open to either an interim or permanent appointment.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Dubai, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Legal
Company Industry
Aviation, Airlines & Aerospace
We are seeking a mid-level to senior Aircraft Finance Lawyer to join the in-house legal team of a leading Dubai-based aviation organisation on either an interim or permanent basis, commencing in November or December 2026.
With a significant volume of work expected, the successful candidate will have strong aircraft finance experience and be able to hit the ground running, work autonomously, and provide practical, commercially focused legal advice from day one.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced aircraft finance lawyer to work closely with the business on a significant pipeline of aviation finance matters within a fast-paced in-house environment.
Responsibilities:
1. Advise on aircraft finance matters and related transactions.
2. Draft, review and negotiate aircraft finance and associated transactional documentation.
3. Provide practical and commercially focused legal advice to the business.
4. Manage matters autonomously within a busy in-house environment.
5. Identify and advise on legal and commercial risks.
6. Work closely with internal stakeholders and external advisers as required.
7. Manage multiple workstreams and support a significant pipeline of aircraft finance matters.
Requirements:
Qualified lawyer in a common-law or EU jurisdiction.
1. Mid-level to senior-level experience.
2. Strong aircraft finance experience is essential.
3. Trained at a top-tier international law firm.
4. Strong academic credentials from a top university.
5. Available to commence in November or December 2026.
6. Open to either an interim or permanent appointment.
About the Company
MENA Recruit came to fruition in response to a growing need for international legal talent in London and Dubai. Its initial focus began in the Legal sector, evolving as a service provider for other sectors such as Administration, Marketing, Business Development, HR, IT, Finance and C-Suite positions.
Over the last two decades, with roots firmly planted in the Middle East and operations expanding into the APAC region, MENA Recruit has gained intuitive industry knowledge and expertise. With its unique, people-focused approach, the firm has yielded competitive advantage for its clients and rewarding careers for the professionals it has supported throughout the years.
The company is dedicated to delivering the highest quality of talent and service to its clients while working tenaciously towards helping them achieve higher retention rates. For this reason, MENA Recruit is considered by both candidates and clients as a consultant in the truest sense of the word, offering guidance to both people and organizations on how to adapt to the constant change in market conditions and how to anticipate present and future challenges.
Presently, MENA Recruit provides services to organizations and professionals in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, and the United Kingdom.
With such an extensive global reach, strong brand value, decades of expertise, and an innovative approach towards business challenges, it’s clear why MENA Recruit is the partner of choice for both in-house recruiters and candidates internationally.
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