Legal Counsel Italy

Legal Counsel (Full-Time, Fixed-Term Maternity Cover – 12 months) Main activities
- Provide legal support across all aspects of business operations, including commercial contracts, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, litigation management, leasing and employment-related matters.
- Draft, review, negotiate and support the implementation of commercial agreements.
- Deliver practical legal advice to facilitate sound business and commercial decision-making.
- Promote compliance with corporate policies, internal controls and contracting procedures.
- Identify, assess and mitigate legal and compliance risks.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders across General Management, Human Resources, Finance and Operations.
- Support strategic projects, including corporate reorganizations, acquisitions and integrations.
- Coordinate and manage relationships with external legal counsel.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal processes, templates and governance practices.
- Support the implementation of ethical business practices and compliance initiatives Requirements Fondamentali/Must have:
• Law Degree obtained from an accredited Italian university.
• Italian Bar qualification.
• Approximately 9–12 years of post-qualification experience gained in reputable law firms and/or multinational companies.
• Strong experience in commercial and corporate law.
• Excellent knowledge of Legislative Decree 231/2001, corporate governance, commercial contracts and compliance matters.
• Fluency in both Italian and English. Preferenziali/Nice to have
• Knowledge of GDPR and data protection regulations.
• Knowledge of international trade and export control regulations.
• Experience supporting industrial, manufacturing or technology businesses.
• Strong legal analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent drafting and contract negotiation capabilities.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Solid business acumen and commercial judgement Benefits
• Fixed-term employment contract (12 months) for maternity leave replacement.
• Full-time position.
• Hybrid working arrangement under the Company's Smart Working Policy Salary
• Annual Gross Salary Range: €80,000 – €90,000, depending on experience, skills and seniority.
• Employment Classification: Quadro (CCNL Industria). Workplace Parma Azienda Our client is a well-established international company operating in a highly technical and innovation-driven environment. The organization develops and delivers advanced solutions for a broad range of industrial sectors worldwide. With a strong international presence and a commitment to excellence, the company fosters a collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement, sustainability and long-term growth. Keywords #WEPRAXI #PRAXIHR #PRAXI #LegalCounsel #CorporateLaw #CommercialContracts #CorporateGovernance #Compliance #DLgs231 #GDPR #IndustrialAutomation #Manufacturing #Parma #InHouseCounsel Rif. SP40510 Disclaimer: PRAXI S.p.
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