Legal counsel

Settore: Moda/Fashion Design

Ruolo: Affari legali

Filiale:

Filiale: OVS spa

Data ultimo aggiornamento: 16/10/2026

Stampa

We are looking for an experienced Legal Counsel - International Contracts to join our Legal Department. This role offers the opportunity to work at the heart of a fast-paced, international retail business, supporting a wide range of commercial operations.

About the role:
You will act as a trusted business partner, providing clear, practical, and timely legal support while balancing legal risk and business objectives. You will be expected to handle and coordinate national and international transactions as well as cross-border legal matters, working effectively across different jurisdictions and with internal and external stakeholders. This position requires a combination of strong technical expertise, commercial awareness, excellent interpersonal skills, and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

Key Responsibilities:
Contract Management

Sales, agency and distribution agreements

Franchise and licensing agreements

Service agreements

Purchase and supply agreements

IT, software licensing, SaaS, and digital service agreements

Outsourcing, facility management, and utilities contracts

Support management in strategic decisions relating to partnerships, procurement, and retail operations.

Advise on contract liabilities and manage related litigation matters

Provide clear, business-oriented advice to internal stakeholders.

Cross-Functional Support
Partner closely with departments including Sales, Procurement and Finance.

Contribute proactively to business discussions, understanding commercial drivers and aligning legal advice accordingly

Qualifications & Experience

Law degree with excellent academic credentials and bar qualification is essential.

At least 5 years of post-qualification legal experience at a top tier law firm, with extensive exposure to corporate matters, commercial agreements is a must.

Additional knowledges of company law and extraordinary corporate operations is a plus.

Fluency in English (both written and spoken) is essential.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.

Proven track record of drafting and negotiating complex contracts.

Ability to balance legal risk with commercial opportunity, applying a pragmatic approach.

High level of integrity, professional judgment, and resilience.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust at all levels of the organization.

Capacity to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us?
In OVS Group you will find a structured company, a dynamic and strongly results-oriented environment. We are innovating tradition, with a strong investment in new technologies, to offer customers and employees an increasingly omnichannel and digital experience, without neglecting attention to the environment, the future and sustainability.

The opportunity is full time, with annual salary range between 45.000 euro - 55.000 euro .

Additional benefits in joining us:

Wellbeing & Parenting: Programs dedicated to physical and mental wellbeing and parenting support

Wellness area with free courses such as yoga, pilates, and functional training

Learning & Development: Technical-specialist and managerial training programs and opportunities for continuous skill development

Company Cafeteria

25% discount on all our brands

Access to exclusive employee perks across the group (travel, electronics, and more)

Flexible start times and smart working options

Medical consultation and 8 additional hours of paid leave annually for medical appointments

Health insurance included once a permanent contract is secured