Mid-level Associate (Aviation Finance)

Practice Group / Department: Banking Team - Singapore Job Description Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm with more than 3,000 lawyers advising clients across locations in the United States, Europe, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa and the Middle East. We provide the world's preeminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. With over 50 offices and 7,000 employees worldwide, our culture is the thread that connects us, as well as our values of unity, quality and integrity. Our strategy and culture are connected – defined by shared ambition, global collaboration and a one-team mindset. We believe pioneering work happens when people are empowered to think beyond boundaries, explore new opportunities and grow through diverse experiences. Alongside the right skills and experience, we look for people who are innovative, commercially minded, and motivated by the impact of the work they do – ready to share in our ambition and help shape what comes next. Because while individuals can do well, together we achieve something extraordinary. In search of a Mid-level Associate to join our Banking and Finance practice in Singapore as a member of our Aviation Finance team. Our aviation finance team is recognised as a market leader in domestic and cross-border transactions. We act for a wide range of borrowers, lenders and investors including airlines, lessors, financial institutions and export credit agencies. As part of the collaborative and supportive team at Norton Rose Fulbright, you will gain exposure to high-quality matters across multiple jurisdictions, providing an excellent career development opportunity. You will be involved in a diverse range of transactions, predominantly in aviation finance, shipping and offshore financing, as well as aviation-related restructurings. We are seeking an Associate with strong aviation finance technical expertise and drafting skills, capable of managing aircraft, aircraft sales, leasing, and finance, and leasing and finance matters with appropriate supervision and demonstrating exceptional teamwork. The candidate should possess the ability to develop strategies, understand the commercial aspects of financial transactions, and provide practical, business-oriented advice to our international clients. Skills and Experience Required Mid-level (4+ years UK equivalent PQE), qualified in Singapore, England & Wales or their equivalent in a common law jurisdiction. Prior experience in aviation, leasing, and finance is mandatory. First class legal and drafting skills. Excellent case management and organization skills. Excellent written and communication skills. Meticulous attention to detail, ability to work under pressure and an excellent team player. Strong academic background. Acute willingness to learn and to take their experience to the next level. Demonstrates strong ownership and initiative, approaching tasks proactively with a positive, can-do mindset. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion To attract the best people, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, have a sense of belonging, and realize their full career potential. Our new enabled work model allows our people to have more flexibility in the way they choose to work from both the office and a remote location, while continuing to deliver the highest standards of service. We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive employment policies and provide access to programmes and services aimed at nurturing our people’s health and overall wellbeing. Find more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here . We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams. We strive to create an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any tailored adjustments or accommodations, please let us know here .