Job Description

Summary:

The Paralegal will report to the Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel of Crestone Air Partners, Inc., and will work at the company’s head office located in Denver, Colorado. The Paralegal will work closely with the local, U.S., and internationally-based Crestone team, as well as external law firms, corporate service providers, airlines, aircraft leasing companies, financiers, and investors, to help ensure smooth and efficient transactions.

Responsibilities:
Contract Management & Compliance:

• Manage and perform incoming and outgoing Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance processes.
  • Review, prepare, and track Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs).
• Draft, organize, and maintain corporate and LLC documentation.
• Oversee document management systems and ensure up-to-date recordkeeping.
• Serve as a professional liaison with existing and prospective customers, investors, and financiers.
• Provide legal and administrative support to the internal legal team under the supervision of the Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel.
• Track outside counsel legal fee estimates and billings.

Support the drafting, review, and negotiation of key transaction documents, including:

• Letters of Intent (LOIs)Purchase & Sale Agreements
• Aircraft and Engine Lease Agreements
• Loan Agreements
• Security Agreements
• Servicing Agreements
• Acceptance and Return Certificates
• Side Letters
• Amendments
• Accession Agreements
• Directors and Officers’ Certificates

Transaction Execution & Due Diligence:

• Assist with the management of transaction documentation from LOI to closing, ensuring all contractual conditions are met.
• Coordinate with outside counsel, corporate service providers, counterparties, and deal originators to drive timely execution of contracts.
• Help ensure critical transaction deadlines are met, including due diligence completion, deposit refundability milestones, and board approvals.

Cost Efficiency & Process Optimization:

• Work with Crestone’s internal legal department to handle transactions on an in-house basis.
• Draft and maintain transaction checklists and outside legal fee tracking systems.
• Assist in implementing contract automation tools where applicable.

Requirements:

• Must be located in the Denver, Colorado area.
• In-office attendance minimum three days per week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday).
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Current paralegal certification.
• 7-10+ years of experience working as a paralegal in a law firm environment.
• Current notary public certification in the State of Colorado.
• Background in commercial asset finance and leasing transactions preferred.
• Experience managing transaction documentation, due diligence, and closing mechanics.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to work effectively with investors, lenders, and external counsel.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deals simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• High attention to detail and analytical mindset for contract analysis and risk assessment.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, MS Office, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams, DocuSign, Adobe Acrobat, and Litera Compare.

About Crestone:

Crestone Air Partners invests in commercial jet aircraft and engines on behalf of capital partners. As a full-service aviation asset management platform, Crestone manages a diverse portfolio of aircraft and engines leased to airlines globally. The company specializes in secondary market transactions, with a focus on the last decade of the asset lifecycle. By leveraging the expertise and capabilities of Air T, Inc. (NASDAQ: AIRT) and its subsidiaries, Crestone offers unique value in aircraft and engine leasing, trading, and asset management. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Crestone provides flexible lease terms and tailored solutions to airlines and investors worldwide.

Salary Range:

$80,000 – $115,000 USD

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