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 at65K 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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FedEx was built on a philosophy that puts people first, one we take seriously. We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce in which we provide growth opportunities for all

Our Company
FedEx is one of the world's largest express transportation companies and has consistently been selected as one of the top 10 World's Most Admired Companies by "Fortune" magazine. Every day FedEx delivers for its customers with transportation and business solutions, serving more than 220 countries and territories around the globe. We can serve this global network due to our outstanding team of FedEx team members, who are tasked with making every FedEx experience outstanding.

Our Philosophy
The People-Service-Profit philosophy (P-S-P) describes the principles that govern every FedEx decision, policy or activity. FedEx takes care of our people; they, in turn, d