Commercial Counsel

Based in Rivalta di Torino, as Senior Commercial Counsel you will contribute to defining and implementing, with the guidance of a more senior counsel, the commercial legal strategies for Avio Aero. The main responsibilities include contract review and customer‑facing negotiation, legal support on project execution, dispute management, and sourcing. Key Responsibilities Structure, draft, and negotiate domestic and international commercial and financing agreements to support business objectives. Provide proactive legal counsel on contract execution, interpretation, and other operational matters. Share lessons learned and best practices across the GE Aerospace legal community to foster continuous improvement. and address legal issues related to contracts and claims, ensuring effective risk mitigation. Oversee commercial legal policies and procedures to ensure adherence to regulatory and company standards. Identify training needs and deliver targeted legal and contractual training for commercial and sourcing teams. Maintain comprehensive knowledge of relevant industry trends to support commercial objectives and enhance competitive differentiation. Develop strategies and provide support for negotiations with suppliers and customers. Manage legal escalations related to service delivery, quality concerns, invoicing, and payment issues. Support cost reduction and revenue growth initiatives while ensuring legal compliance and minimizing risks. Drive process optimization, reduce inefficiencies, and promote discipline and accountability to enable business growth and mitigate risks. Stay abreast of EU cyber and privacy regulations, support the implementation of new technology and systems driving continuous improvement of Avio Aero cyber, privacy and data regulatory compliance. Qualifications Law degree from a highly respected university with superior academic record. Admitted to practice law in an EU Member State. Solid experience in general commercial and corporate law, preferably in a reputable law firm. Demonstrated organisational skills and business judgment. Strong interpersonal skills combined with persuasive written and verbal communication abilities, and a strong sense of decisiveness. Ability to work independently. Ability to collaborate effectively in a complex and matrixed organization, with cross‑functional teams and manage numerous varied tasks simultaneously. Availability to travel up to ~20% of time. Fluency in English and Italian is essential. Work visa, in accordance with local regulation, is required. Desired Characteristics Law firm or in‑house experience in commercial, litigation, mergers & acquisitions, corporate restructuring, corporate finance. Familiarity with GDPR and understanding the interdependencies that link cyber and privacy issues to other business imperatives. What We Offer Smart working and work‑life balance: Avio Aero promotes remote work and encourages a healthy, satisfying work‑life balance. We value our employees’ wellbeing and offer various programs to preserve psychological safety and daily needs. Total Rewards: Performance‑related bonuses and local bonus scheme. Flexible benefits platform. GE Aerospace share plan. Life and injury insurance. Private medical cover. Employee assistant programme. Employee special awards (service and recognition). Local special agreements and discounts. English and language training for you and one family member. Technical, leadership and development training. Inclusion & Diversity Avio Aero is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is strongly committed to maintaining an inclusive and diverse environment. Every employment decision is taken irrespective of national or ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, etc. Additional Information Relocation assistance provided: Yes Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Legal Industries Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr