Legal Counsel Italy

**What you will do**

Under broad direction from the Executive Legal Director South Europe, the Legal Counsel, Italy will act as the legal business partner for the Johnson Controls Italy business. This business reports directly to the VP &GM South Europe and is measured and is responsible for market-share gains, profitable growth, a competitive product portfolio for the Italian market, return on invested capital and overall product, installation and service quality and delivery.

**How you will do it**
- Assisting in the development and execution of strategies and tactics that enable the business to achieve its objectives
- Identify and mitigate risks to the business and help develop sound business strategies, with a focus on:

- **regular and complex commercial transactions**
- **innovative market solutions**
- **building out channels**
- **sustainable and digital product offerings**
- **management of litigation matters**
- Providing legal advice across a full range of issues that confront installation, service and product distribution businesses, including: complex commercial, litigation/disputes, intellectual property, distribution, regulatory and manufacturing
- Collaboration with the broader JCI legal team, regional legal team and a network of outside counsel to ensure cost-effective legal support.

**What we look for**
- A law degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with at least 3 years of in-house expertise ideally supporting a multinational company in: complex contract negotiation, litigation/dispute resolution, distribution, anti-competition, technology, product development, software, manufacturing and mergers and acquisitions
- Innovative thinking and challenging the status quo and leading organizational changes
- A problem-solving, “can do” orientation with a demonstrated ability to simplify complex situations
- Ability to influence without authority and work within a matrix legal team is a key attribute
- Ability to develop and sustain relationships with management at all levels and customer management skills are required
- Fully proficient in English and Italian.

**Job location**:Cinisello Balsamo (Milano)

**Our benefits**

Imagine a career that perpetually stretches your capabilities. From managing many of the world’s most iconic buildings to making products that help save lives, the breadth of our opportunities empowers you to chart your own path. We are a truly global company that embraces diversity, rewards hard work, and inspires people to reach for more. In an environment that is constantly evolving, we will set the foundation for you to grow and chart a career path that is as unique as you are. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to make an impact that people can feel. The world is waiting for you and so are we.

**Who we are**

Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and multi-industrial leader, serving a wide range of customers in more than 150 countries. Our 120,000 employees create intelligent buildings, efficient energy solutions, integrated infrastructure and next generation transportation systems that work seamlessly together to deliver on the promise of smart cities and communities. Our commitment to sustainability dates back to our roots in 1885, with the invention of the first electric room thermostat. We are committed to helping our customers win and creating greater value for all of our stakeholders, through strategic focus on our buildings and energy growth platforms.