Senior Labor Legal Counsel

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We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Senior Labor Legal Counsel

Who we are:
FedEx is the largest express transportation company in the world, connecting more than 220 countries and territories. We work every moment to deliver the most important package of someone’s day. Our team of passionate people know their day-to-day work is invaluable in delivering outstanding experience to our customers. 530,000 team members strong, we are as diverse as the world we serve. We love what we do, and we do it well. Our reach is big, and so are our dreams. Join us and let's write our next chapter together.

What you will be doing:
For a multinational company operating in the transportation sector, we are looking for a Legal Counsel with proven experience in Labor Relations.
The successful candidate will report directly to the General Counsel Italy and will be responsible for managing legal matters in the employment law area, supporting the business in both strategic and operational decisions

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice on employment law matters (both individual and collective) to support HR and management
• Manage employment litigation and coordinate external law firms where necessary
• Support extraordinary transactions (reorganizations, restructurings, transformations) from a labor law perspective
• Draft, review, and negotiate employment contracts, collective agreements, and company policies
• Monitor and ensure compliance with labor laws and industrial relations regulations
• Handle disciplinary procedures, dismissals, and workforce reduction processes

What do you bring with you:

• Law degree and admission to the Bar
• 5-7 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in employment law gained in reputable law firms or corporate environments
• In-depth knowledge of Italian employment law
• Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken)
• Strong business orientation and ability to work independently
• Experience in handling/supporting management of labor relations and companies’ reorganization

Nice to have:

• Experience in multinational environments
• Knowledge of additional European jurisdictions
• Knowledge of other languages

What do we offer:

• Opportunity to join an international environment with interesting prospects of career movements
• Strategic role with high exposure to senior management
• Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience
• Training to get you started and on-the-job learning opportunities
• Extensive learning resources to further develop your skills and knowledge
• Tuition Assistance Program to support career development through external training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family to support a variety of life situations

FedEx is one of the worlds most admired companies and trusted brands year after year, with more that 600 thousands collaborators worldwide and offices all over the World.

FedEx is committed to equal employment opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace that supports diversity and professional growth. We also pay great attention to work-life balance, adopting hybrid working solutions.

Bring your ideas, individuality, and dreams to our global community. Feel good about where you work. Choose your career path - we’re ready to invest in your development. Join FedEx.

The Gross Annual Salary (RAL) for this role starts at 65K euros gross per year, plus bonus and an interesting benefits package. This figure represents the minimum of the salary range established for the position. The financial offer may therefore increase based on several factors, including professional experience, technical skills, educational background, soft skills, attitude, and how well the profile aligns with the responsibilities and objectives of the role.

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La nostra azienda

FedEx è una delle più grandi aziende di trasporto espresso al mondo e la rivista “Fortune” ci ha inserito tra le 10 aziende più ammirate al mondo. FedEx offre ogni giorno ai propri clienti soluzioni di trasporto e commerciali, servendo oltre 220 paesi e regioni in tutto il mondo. Possiamo usufruire di