Paralegal (Aviation)

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 a full scope of legal services to the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions.

Our vision is to be a world class business, profitable, ambitious, cooperative and considerate, supporting our clients and people through our global business principles of Quality, Unity and Integrity.

With over 7,000 employees worldwide, our culture is the thread that connects us. Our strategy and culture are closed 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 are looking 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.

We are seeking a Paralegal to join our Aviation practice in Singapore as a member of our Asset Finance team.

Skills and Experience Required

The Role

• Supporting the team with all aspects of aviation transactions

• Liaising with clients and counterparties (other law firms, leasing companies, airlines, manufacturers etc) throughout the transaction lifecycle

• Drafting and reviewing transaction documentation

• Transaction management, including:

o Managing CPs and CP checklists

o Closings and deliveries

o Post-closing activities

Skills and Experience Required

• 3 to 5 years of paralegal or transaction / contracts management experience

o Ideally with experience in aviation finance, aircraft leasing, banking and finance, asset finance, or corporate transactions

o Familiarity with aircraft leasing and/or finance documentation is an advantage

• Good spoken and written skills in English

• Strong knowledge of all Microsoft office packages

• Ability to work independently and confident in engaging with internal and external stakeholders

• Proficiency with file management systems

• Attention to detail, well-organized and good record-keeping skills

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.