Details of the Organization

Air India Limited, India’s premier flag carrier and a part of the Tata Group, is undergoing a historic transformation to become a world-class airline. With one of the largest aircraft orders in aviation history, the company is focused on fleet modernization, operational excellence, and global expansion.

Details of the Job/Internship

Air India is hiring a Principal Counsel with 12+ years of PQE to lead its aircraft acquisition and financing initiatives in Gurugram.

Role and Responsibilities

• Support complex multi-jurisdictional aircraft and engine transactions, including leasing, financing, and sale-leasebacks.
• Draft and negotiate purchase agreements, facility agreements, aircraft mortgages, and security agreements.
• Formulate strategic legal positions for aircraft deliveries, redelivery negotiations, and maintenance reserve disputes.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across jurisdictions, addressing FEMA, RBI, DGCA, and OFAC sanctions.
• Manage debt or equity offerings and complex finance arrangements for aircraft purchases.
• Collaborate with engineering, finance, and operational teams to align legal transactions with fleet business objectives.
• Develop compliance frameworks for External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) and cross-border SPVs.
• Oversee contract lifecycles and technical acceptance protocols to mitigate long-term operational risks.

Eligibility

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized university; familiarity with English Law is a plus.
• Minimum of 12+ years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) with a focus on asset financing or aviation.
• Demonstrable expertise in aircraft leasing, acquisition transactions, and commercial law.
• Proven track record of independently handling complex negotiations under stringent delivery timelines.
• Understanding of technical aviation terms, maintenance economics, and engine performance metrics.
• Knowledge of Indian aviation regulations and international financing structures (SLB, EETCs, JOLCOs).
• Exceptional analytical, writing, and communication skills.

Salary/Stipend

Salary details will be finalised during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

Address

Gurugram, Haryana, India

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