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JetBlue · 21 hours ago

Director Fleet & Finance Counsel

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$160K/yr - $205K/yr

7+ years exp

JetBlue is seeking a Director Fleet & Finance Counsel who will provide legal advice and guidance across various departments. This role involves managing fleet and finance transactions, supporting the Treasury and Fleet teams, and contributing to the development of crewmembers.

Air TransportationTransportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Manage and execute all fleet transactions, including Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) purchase agreements, aircraft leases, sale leaseback transactions, aircraft sales and lease returns, lease extensions and buyouts, aircraft loans, prepayments, payoffs and lien releases, and aircraft and engine sales and lease returns

Manage and execute all debt and equity transactions, including secured financing and unsecured financings, and execution of all debt transactions and agreements (including short-term and long-term borrowings)

Provide substantive support to the Treasury team on financings, revolving and term loan credit agreements, aircraft financings, convertible debt, and Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificates (EETCs)

Provide substantive support to the Fleet team on aircraft and engine leases, buyouts, renovations, sale leasebacks, and restructurings

Support large corporate transactions, as needed

Take a significant role in the development of crewmembers to support their engagement, growth, and goal achievement

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Law degreeBar admissionDrafting legal documentsNegotiating agreementsProject managementMicrosoft Office proficiencyAnalytical skillsWrittenVerbal skillsPresentation skills

Required

Law degree and admission to the Bar of a state or jurisdiction of the United States

Seven (7) years' experience with a major law firm and/or in-house legal position

Able to draft clear and concise legal and financial documents

Experience with managing a full project or initiative

Extensive experience in drafting and negotiating agreements and execution of large and small scale transactions

Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, and organizational skills

Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications

Ability to work well under limited supervision in a fast-paced environment

Strong analytical skills

Available for moderate overnight travel (10%)

Must pass a pre-employment drug test

Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located

Authorization to work in the US is required, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Preferred

Admission to the New York Bar

Knowledge of commercial airline operations and other disciplines within the airport and their respective roles

Providing guidance on regulatory matters to senior leaders

Familiarity with developing environmental regulations

Benefits

Performance bonuses

Restricted stock units

Access to healthcare benefits

401(k) plan and company match

Crewmember stock purchase plan

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Basic life insurance

Free space available travel on JetBlue

Company

JetBlue

Glassdoor3.7

When JetBlue first took flight in February 2000, our founding goal was to bring humanity back to air travel, and over two decades later, we still put our customers, crewmembers and communities at the center of everything we do.

Founded in 1998

Long Island City, New York, USA

10001+ employees