Legal Interim Manager

Legal Interim Manager
Regio: Zaventem
Vereiste ervaring: 5 jaar
Werkomgeving: Onderneming
Ref: Application Legal Interim Manager
Contract: Zelfstandige basis (Voltijds of Deeltijds)

Bedrijfsomschrijving

Aviapartner, active since 1949, is the leading independent provider of Airport Ground Handling services across Europe and Africa.

Aviapartner currently operates in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Germany, South Africa, Angola, Greece and Switzerland and employs ~15.500 dedicated professionals serving the needs of 120+ million passengers and over 400 Airlines.  

Aviapartner has grown from 15 to ~90 airport operations, in 11 countries over the past 10 years having recently started operations in Angola serving airlines at the newly opened Luanda International Airport and opening a new VIP Passenger Lounge in Thessaloniki Airport in Greece.


As a Legal Interim Manager at Aviapartner, you will be responsible for providing legal support and advice. 

You will be working at Group level and will be reporting directly to the General Counsel of the Group. 

You will play a key role in managing contracts, mitigating legal risks and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.

This interim position offers a unique opportunity to apply your expertise in an international and fast-paced environment.

Your responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

  • Legal advice: Providing proactive and pragmatic legal advice to management on a wide variety of legal matters.
  • Contract review: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, such as agreements with airlines, suppliers and partners.
  • Corporate housekeeping: For our various legal entities.
  • Compliance: Ensuring adherence to local and international laws and regulations.
  • Dispute management: Handling legal disputes and coordinating with external law firms when necessary.
  • Ad-hoc support: Contributing to special projects, such as mergers, acquisitions, or restructurings, setting up in new countries or stations and addressing other legal issues as they arise.
  • Collaboration: Working closely with cross-functional teams, including HR, finance, and operations, to align legal strategies with business objectives.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a driven and results-oriented legal professional with excellent communication skills and a hands-on mentality. You thrive in a dynamic environment. Affinity for the aviation sector is a plus.

Requirements:

  • A Master’s degree in Law (or equivalent).
  • At least 5 years of experience as an in-house counsel or bar lawyer, preferably in an international or commercial environment.
  • Knowledge of contract and corporate law/generalist experience.
  • Excellent command of English, Dutch and/or French (written and spoken).
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to explain complex legal matters clearly.
  • Independent and self-starter.
  • Flexible and resilient, with the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Experience with interim assignments is an advantage.

What do we offer?

  • A challenging interim position in a dynamic and international work environment.
  • Market conform compensation.
  • Opportunities to further develop your legal expertise in the aviation sector.
  • A collegial work atmosphere with room for initiative and responsibility.
  • Flexibility (including working remote).

How to Apply?

Ready to take flight as a Legal Interim Manager at Aviapartner? Click apply and send us your CV and cover letter (including your daily rate and availabilities) with the subject line "Application Legal Interim Manager." 

We kindly request that intermediaries and recruitment agencies refrain from contacting us regarding this vacancy.

Aviapartner embraces diversity and offers equal opportunities to all candidates.

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