Summary:
WLFC is committed to supplementing students’ educational curriculum by engaging interns in “real-life” work experience. With a desire to build a career in Aviation Law, our ideal candidate is eager to learn, adaptable, and possesses excellent communication and organizational skills. This intern will assist our Legal department and fulfil tasks as assigned. This internship will provide valuable exposure to various aviation legal matters, including support for corporate counsel, contract review and drafting, legal research, compliance, and other legal-related tasks.
Responsibilities:
• Assist legal department with drafting, reviewing, and organizing equipment leases, purchase and sales agreements, repair agreements, and other aviation-related contracts.
• Support compliance reviews to help ensure contracts align with legal and risk management policies.
• Support coordination with outside counsel by organizing documentation and assisting with information requests related to contracts and transactions.
• Assist with legal research related to applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and aviation-specific requirements.
• Assist with tracking regulatory and compliance requirements related to aviation and commercial contracts.
• Collaborate with team members to brainstorm ideas and contribute to ongoing projects.
• Other duties as required.
Qualifications / Requirements:
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have successfully completed at least the first year of law school (1L) or be a current law student in good academic standing beyond the first year.
• Must have a minimum of a 3.0 overall grade point average (GPA).
• Currently pursuing a Juris Doctorate degree.
• Must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, ability to multitask, outstanding communication skills, and punctuality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and professionalism and consent to signature of a nondisclosure agreement.
Travel/Misc.:
• None.
Here at Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC), we are dedicated to fair hiring practices and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to a workplace environment that encourages growth and respect for all current and prospective employees based upon job-related factors such as their educational background, work experience, and ability to perform the essential functions of a particular job. It is the policy and practice of WLFC to prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on race, color, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable Federal, state or local law. WLFC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application processes. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at joinus@willislease.com.
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