Director & Associate Counsel

Carlyle; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment firm is seeking a Director & Associate Counsel based in Dublin. This role focuses on negotiating and managing aviation asset transactions, leading deal teams, and resolving legal issues in alignment with commercial objectives. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of international legal experience in aviation leasing, strong decision-making skills, and the ability to communicate effectively across cultures. This position offers a dynamic environment with opportunities to work closely with senior management and external professionals.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of international legal experience in aviation leasing.
• Self-motivated individual with a hands-on approach.
• Adaptable and creative thinker in complex legal issues.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and manage aviation asset transactions.
• Direct deal teams supporting sales and financing activities.
• Identify and resolve legal issues affecting the Company.

Skills

Strong decision-making skills

Ability to work under pressure

First-class communication skills

Ability to work independently

Multilingual communication

Education

Qualified to practice law in the US, UK or Ireland

Job description

The candidate will join the Legal Team and be responsible for negotiating and managing documentation in support of the Company’s sales, trading, technical and financing activities. Based in Dublin, the Director & Associate Counsel will benefit from the support and experience of the Legal team, members of Carlyle Aviation Partners senior management in Miami and Dublin, as well as external industry professionals.

Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

• Negotiating, managing and directing the sales, leasing and financing of aviation assets, from the review of initial letters of intent through the negotiation and execution of definitive transaction documentation;
• Managing deal teams in support of Company’s sales, trading, technical and financing activities;
• Identifying and resolving legal issues in the context of the overall commercial objectives of the Company, including active management of contract compliance issues, lease default management, lease restructurings, aircraft repossessions and associated litigation and bankruptcy matters;
• Negotiating and managing a wide range of lease and asset management documentation, including redelivery agreements, technical agreements and miscellaneous fleet support;
• Managing and coordinating the work of outside counsel in diverse foreign jurisdictions to maximize the efficiency of work performed and the legal costs incurred,

In each case, in consultation with senior members of the Legal team and outside transaction counsel.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Qualified to practice law in the United States, England and Wales or Ireland, the ideal candidate will have 6 or more years of international legal experience in the aviation leasing industry.
• Highly commercial, our ideal candidate will have strong decision‑making skills, and a willingness to learn about the contractual aspects of the aircraft leasing industry as a whole.
• The ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines is crucial. The successful candidate will be measured on their ability to show conceptual thinking to understand complex issues and their implications and to create the most appropriate solution.
• Self‑motivated, this person must be hands on, have the ability to work independently and should be adaptable and creative. They should be able to operate effectively at all levels, internally and externally, and have first class communication skills, both written and oral.
• Good understanding of a variety of cultures and the ability to communicate effectively in more than one language would be a definite plus.

Company Information

The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $465 billion of assets under management and more than half of the AUM managed by women, across 652 investment vehicles as of June 30, 2025. Founded in 1987 in Washington, DC, Carlyle has grown into one of the world’s largest and most successful investment firms, with more than 2,300 professionals operating in 27 offices in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. Carlyle places an emphasis on development, retention and inclusion as supported by our internal processes and seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Carlyle’s purpose is to invest wisely and create value on behalf of its investors, which range from public and private pension funds to wealthy individuals and families to sovereign wealth funds, unions and corporations. Carlyle invests across three segments – Global Private Equity, Global Credit and Carlyle AlpInvest – and has expertise in various industries, including: aerospace, defense & government services, consumer & retail, energy, financial services, healthcare, industrial, real estate, technology & business services, telecommunications & media and transportation.

At Carlyle, we believe that a wide spectrum of experiences and viewpoints drives performance and success. Our CEO, Harvey Schwartz, has stated that, "To build better businesses and create value for all of our stakeholders, we are focused on assembling leadership teams with the strongest insights from a range of perspectives." We strive to foster an environment where ideas are openly shared and valued. By bringing together teams with varied expertise and approaches, we enjoy a competitive advantage and create a stronger foundation for long‑term success.