Financial Services/Aviation Associate

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP (Blakes) is seeking an Associate with at least two years of relevant experience and excellent academic credentials to join our top-ranked Aviation & Aerospace practice in our Financial Services group in the Toronto office. The candidate will have significant experience with aircraft financing and aviation regulatory matters gained at either a Canadian or international law firm, including aircraft leasing and commercial lending. The successful candidate will work on commercial aircraft and engine acquisitions/dispositions, operating leases, cross-border leveraged and finance leases, export-credit financings and aviation and aerospace regulatory matters, including drones and defence initiatives. The successful candidate will also provide support on a wide variety of lending and finance mandates for the Financial Services group, acting on a wide variety of mandates for regulated financial institutions (including domestic and foreign banks, trust companies, loan companies, credit unions and insurance companies) and other financial services providers. Blakes has one of the largest and most active aviation and financial services practices in Canada, with leading expertise in financing transactions across a wide range of industries. Our lawyers also have experience and depth of expertise in virtually every aspect of financial services regulation, including strong relationships with federal, provincial and industry regulatory bodies. For more information on the Blakes Aviation & Aerospace group, please visit www.blakes.com. Please submit your application, with cover letter, résumé and transcripts (both undergraduate and law school transcripts are mandatory) to the attention of Kari Abrams, Chief People Officer, by clicking submit application. Blakes thanks all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Other Relevant Application Information Blakes welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. The Firm is committed to maintaining an inclusive work environment composed of people with diverse perspectives, backgrounds, identities and cultures. The Firm provides accommodation for applicants with disabilities and in respect of other protected grounds during the recruitment process in accordance with applicable laws. Please contact us to request accommodation. While our experienced team will select and interview successful candidates, Blakes may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist with shortlisting, screening, and evaluating applications. About Blakes At Blakes, we care about our people. We are committed to providing exceptional experiences for our clients and employees. As a winner of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto’s Top Employers awards, we understand the importance of fostering an inclusive workplace environment that brings out the best in each person. Our success as a firm starts with hiring top talent, retaining our people and helping them thrive.

The Associate will handle aircraft financing, leasing, and regulatory matters, including drone and defense initiatives. They will also support various lending and finance mandates for regulated financial institutions and service providers.

Candidates must have at least two years of relevant experience in aircraft financing and aviation regulatory matters from a law firm. Excellent academic credentials and mandatory submission of undergraduate and law school transcripts are required.

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• Aircraft Financing
• Aviation Regulatory Matters
• Aircraft Leasing
• Commercial Lending
• Cross-border Leveraged Leases
• Finance Leases
• Export-credit Financings
• Financial Services Regulation
• Commercial Aircraft Acquisitions
• Engine Dispositions

• Legal
• Finance & Accounting
• Transportation
• Consulting

Minimum education

Master’s degree

Minimum experience

2+ years

Apply by

Sep 19, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Associate