Compliance Legal Manager

Purpose of the role

The Compliance Legal Manager oversees regulatory adherence across operations, ensuring legal and ethical standards are met while mitigating risks.  

Lead compliance efforts for corporate functions of aviation operations. Monitor regulations, conduct audits, report findings, and liaise with authorities. Drive a robust compliance program to support safe, efficient operations and consumer protection. 

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities 

• Develop and maintain compliance policies, including ethical codes, AML, and aviation-specific rules. 
• Monitor industry regulations (competition, consumer protection and passenger rights, environmental standards) and internal processes for adherence. 
• Perform regular audits, risk assessments, reporting non-conformities to leadership. 
• Develop yearly compliance programs and drive compliance investigations accordingly. 
• Liaise with regulators, coordinate authority inspections, and manage corrective actions. 
• Train staff on compliance topics; investigate whistleblower reports and breaches. 
• Report metrics to senior management, ensuring timely updates on regulatory changes. 

Experience

4-6+ years in compliance; audit/reporting expertise. 

Hard skills

• MS Office/BI tools
• Risk analysis. 

Education

• Law degree is a must
• Compliance certification is a plus

Language

Fluent in English (both written and spoken) 

Skills and competencies

• Strong communication skills 
• Excellent project management skills 
• Familiarity with consumer protection regulations is a must 
• Avaition industry knowledge is a plus 
• Ability to work with a high degree of independence 
• Pro-active and pragmatic attitude 
• Ability to travel