Description de la société

Cobepa is an independent, privately held investment company with offices in Brussels, Munich and New York. Established in 1957, we are a well-recognized private equity investor, with over € 4.2 billion net asset value. Our success to date is built on the rigor and excellence of our international investment team, and its capacity to invest in solid and growing businesses. Thanks to its permanent capital base, Cobepa can accompany and support its investee companies with a flexible investment horizon.

In cooperation with the management team of our portfolio companies and in partnership with our co-investors, we aim to enhance the growth perspectives of our investments as well as the sustainability of their business model. Cobepa's business model consists in generating a growing and stable flow of dividends to its ultimate shareholders with capital gains generated by divestments being reinvested. In developing its investment activity, Cobepa remains committed to the values of trust, respect for people, acting with integrity, and transparency.

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Our client

Cobepa is a dynamic, fast growing, international investment company active in the private equity industry.

Active since 1957, Cobepa has progressively developed into a well-recognized actor and today manages investments in around 20 portfolio companies that are collectively worth over €4bn. Key to Cobepa’s philosophy and success is that it benefits from an evergreen capital structure backed by large European families that allows it to partner with companies to build responsible prosperity for the long term.

In developing its investment activity, Cobepa consistently acts in accordance with its core corporate values: harmony, care and engagement.

Cobepa has about 40 employees in offices in Brussels, Munich, and New York.

Description of the vacancy

As compliance & legal administration manager, you will notably be responsible for:

Processing KYC /AML search requests;
Assisting in upgrading the compliance function in line with best practices;
Reviewing and negotiating confidentiality agreements and release letters;
Completing legal and tax formalities;
Assisting in drafting of corporate documents (minutes, resolutions, management reports, proxies, waivers, invitations, etc.) related to the meetings of the board of directors and shareholders of group companies;
Assisting with tasks in connection with the signing and/or closing of corporate transactions, including new company formations and/or dissolutions, arranging signatures, etc.;
Following up legal formalities (legalization, apostille, etc.) and publications;
Drafting proxies, short-form agreements and other routine legal documents;
Assisting in managing insurance policies (D&O updates, payments, etc.);
Proofreading legal documents and agreements prior to execution;
Assisting in maintaining and tracking legal schedules and calendars;
Assisting in collecting and processing requested information from portfolio companies for regulatory or reporting purposes; and
Acting as a liaison between different parties (auditor, banks, notaries, investment team, etc.).

Profile

You have previous experience in a similar role;
You are fluent in English and French. Dutch is a plus;
You have excellent knowledge of MS Office tools (especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and written communication skills;
You are a team-player with a positive mind-set and good interpersonal skills;
You are able to multi-task, accurate, reliable and well organized

Offer

A job full of variety with long-term perspectives and learning opportunities;
Cooperation with highly motivated & skilled colleagues in an open and inclusive company culture;
An attractive remuneration package including fringe benefits;
Great team of young, dynamic colleagues, who you can rely on.