Position Summary
The Director, Finance Counsel provides legal advice and strategic guidance to multiple JetBlue departments, with a primary focus on supporting the structuring, negotiation, and execution of complex financial, treasury, and fleet-related transactions. This role partners closely with Treasury, Finance, and other internal stakeholders to support JetBlue’s capital structure, fleet strategy, and broader corporate objectives.
Essential Responsibilities
- Structure, manage, and execute debt and equity transactions, including secured and unsecured financings, as well as short-term and long-term borrowings.
- Provide substantive legal support to the Treasury team on revolving and term loan credit agreements, aircraft financings, convertible debt, and other financial instruments.
- Lead and execute fleet-related transactions, including:
- Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) purchase agreements
- Aircraft and engine leases, lease extensions, buyouts, and restructurings
- Sale-leaseback transactions
- Aircraft and engine sales, lease returns, and lien releases
- Aircraft loans, prepayments, and payoffs
- Support transactions involving aircraft and engine renovations, acquisitions, and dispositions.
- Provide legal support for corporate strategic transactions, as needed.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to align legal advice with business strategy and operational needs.
- Play a significant role in the development, engagement, and growth of crewmembers, supporting agoal achievement and professional advancement.
- Other duties as assigned.