Manager Legal, Compliance and M&A (f/m/d)

AviAlliance is one of the leading private industrial investors in airports. The company is involved in privatizations and takes concession of airports worldwide. AviAlliance has developed an attractive and balanced investment portfolio based on many years of experience in the financing, development, and operation of airports. It includes shareholdings in the airports in Athens, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, and San Juan (Puerto Rico).

AviAlliance was founded in 1997. The company has been a subsidiary of PSP Investments, Canada, since 2013 and is well positioned for future growth with its new owner.

PSP Investments is one of Canada's biggest pension funds. With administrated assets of more than 264,9 billion CAD, PSP is also one of the country's biggest investment managers. PSP invests funds for the pension plans of the public service, the Canadian Armed Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force.

Your future tasks

• Support Legal & Compliance as well as M&A teams
• Coordination of Legal & Compliance reporting (including statutory filing requirements like, inter alia, transparency register)
• Supervision and further development of Compliance Management System and adherence thereto (together with Internal Audit)
• Help driving acquisition opportunities and bid processes (e.g., coordination of due diligence, steering of external (legal) and other advisers, etc.)
• Knowledge management and documentation regarding contractual agreements, new laws/developments and projects
• Support in drafting legal documents and preparation of execution
• Identification, implementation and operation of LegalTech solutions

What we are looking for

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in reputable law firm, other transaction advisory firm or inhouse, infrastructure/private equity environment preferred
• Strong analytical skills, with full proficiency of handling legal processes
• Excellent commercial judgment with a creative approach to problem-solving
• Proactive and service-oriented attitude, deep sense of ownership / initiative, and ability to work under pressure
• Strong desire to work in an international environment
• Outstanding communication skills, with ability to articulate and present facts and ideas effectively

What you'll need

• Relevant degree (Bachelor of Laws/Wirtschaftsjurist)
• Experience in a legal environment with excellent track record in managing legal matters and processes, in particular compliance and M&A related
• Proficiency in common MS applications
• Project management experience with team coordination skills and ability to meet tight deadlines
• Good attention to detail and ability to present information concisely to decision-makers, complemented by overall strong communication skills
• Interest in working in an international business environment and willingness to travel across the globe
• Excellent English language skills, German language skills beneficial

What awaits you

• Supportive firm culture for fulfilling your role
• We do care about diversity
• Prospect to develop and grow: AviAlliance is an equal opportunity employer
• Exciting and varied tasks within the growing aviation / infrastructure market
• Project work with a strong international focus
• Short decision-making paths and a motivated, dynamic team
• Open-ended contract, performance-related salary, company pension scheme and modern offices located in the Düsseldorf airport city, flexible regarding mobile work
• Either company parking space or ticket for public transport (“Deutschlandticket”)