Legal Counsel at Belmond

Legal Counsel at Belmond in Milano, LOM, IT. This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth. We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Legal Counsel with 2-3 years Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) to join our dynamic in-house Legal & Corporate Integrity department within Belmond. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the legal strategy of our luxury train and hotel businesses in Southern Europe, working in a fast-paced international environment.

Key responsibilities
* Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including supplier agreements, client contracts, partnership agreements, and service agreements, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and internal policies.
* Business Support: Provide proactive and pragmatic legal advice and support to various business functions (e.g., operations, finance, sales, marketing, HR) on day-to-day legal matters, helping to mitigate risks and achieve business objectives.
* Litigation Coordination: Manage and coordinate litigation strategy with external law firms, providing internal guidance and ensuring efficient handling of legal disputes.
* Compliance: Contribute to the development, implementation, and monitoring of the company's compliance programs, including but not limited to Italian Legislative Decree 231/2001 (Organizational and Management Model), data protection (GDPR), anti-bribery, and other relevant regulatory frameworks. Particular focus and support for supplier on-boarding and diligence.
* Reporting: Provide timely and clear reporting on legal tasks and ongoing matters to line managers and relevant stakeholders as required.
* Legal Research & Analysis: Conduct legal research and provide concise analysis on various legal topics relevant to the hospitality and luxury sectors. Requirements Qualifications and Experience
* Admitted to practice Italian law.
* 2-3 years of relevant post-qualification experience gained in a reputable law firm or an in-house legal department, ideally within an international context.
* Prior in-house experience is preferred.
* Experience in commercial contract law is essential.
* Knowledge of compliance frameworks, including Italian Legislative Decree 231/2001, is highly desirable.
* Excellent command of English (both written and spoken) is mandatory.
* Experience in the hospitality, travel, or luxury sector will be considered a significant advantage. Skills and Attributes
* Proactive & Autonomous: Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and take initiative in a demanding environment.
* Team Player: Collaborative mindset, with the ability to build strong working relationships across different departments, jurisdictions and cultures.
* Ethical Judgment: High level of integrity, professionalism, and sound ethical judgment.
* Adaptability: Ability to adapt to evolving legal landscapes and business needs. Benefits
* Permanent contract under CCNL Federalberghi
- Turismo
* Base salary range: €50.000
- €55.000
* Meal vauchers
* Welfare platform with credit
* Discovery Belmond program and discounted prices at our iconic properties We strive to create an environment where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. With a commitment to your ongoing development, you'll have the opportunity to learn and grow alongside some of the most talented individuals in the industry. #J-18808-Ljbffr