Corporate Aviation Of Counsel

Ballard Spahr LLP is a more than 750 lawyer firm with 18 offices across the U.S. Our Aviation practice seeks to hire a Corporate Aviation Of Counsel with 10+ years of experience handling high-touch, corporate aviation transactions. This role is open to any of the firm?s locations.

The team focuses on aircraft transactions and litigation for both commercial airlines, businesses and high net worth clients around the globe. Clients include U.S. and foreign airlines, companies that own or lease corporate aircraft, individuals, leasing companies, banks, and manufacturing suppliers. The attorneys advise on the selection, financing, and purchase of commercial and business or personal aircraft; help navigate federal, state, and local tax issues; and provide counsel on structure, operational matters, and FAA regulations. The attorneys have served as principal counsel in transactions involving aircraft ranging from small general-aviation aircraft up to the Boeing 747-800 and the Boeing 787 VIP. The transactional work also includes aircraft completion and customization, maintenance matters, and the full range of operational issues.

Experience managing corporate aviation transactions and advising client independently is very important. Active bar license in the location for which you wish to be considered is required. The ability to bring clients and a book of business is a plus.
Ballard Spahr offers an excellent benefits package which includes medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage; life insurance, short and long-term disability; and a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Additional benefits provided are health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and a health savings account; firm subsidized emergency child and elder care services; family and medical leave; employee assistance program; and a pre-tax transportation program. The salary range for this position is expected to be $300,000+ depending on experience and location. The firm offers different types of bonus upside including for new business generation.

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At Ballard Spahr, we believe that our skills, perspectives, and backgrounds drive innovation and excellence, while our unique culture fosters collaboration and success. Our culture of thriving together forms the cornerstone of how we deliver exceptional service and position our firm for a strong future. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

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Ballard Spahr is an equal opportunity employer. We offer equal consideration to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, handicap or disability, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.

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We are accepting submissions for this position from search firms with which we have active fee agreements in place. Please contact Molly Perkins at perkinsme@ballardspahr.com for candidate submissions.

Practice Areas & Specialty

Compliance/Regulatory, Corporate, FAA, Transportation