Associate Employment

ph3Job Description /h3 pNorton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm with more than 3,000 lawyers advising clients across locations in the United States, Europe, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa and the Middle East. We provide a full scope of legal services to the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions. /p h3Practice Group / Department /h3 pEmployment Leadership
- Milan /p h3Job Description /h3 pNorton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm with more than 3,000 lawyers advising clients across locations in the United States, Europe, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa and the Middle East. We provide a full scope of legal services to the world’s preeminent corporations and financial institutions. /p pOur vision is to be a world class business, profitable, ambitious, cooperative and considerate, supporting our clients and people through our global business principles of Quality, Unity and Integrity. /p pWith over 7,000 employees worldwide, our culture is the thread that connects us. Our strategy and culture are closed connected – defined by shared ambition, global collaboration and a one-team mindset. We believe pioneering work happens when people are empowered to think beyond boundaries, explore new opportunities and grow through diverse experiences. Alongside the right skills and experience, we are looking for people who are innovative, commercially minded, and motivated by the impact of the work they do – ready to share in our ambition and help shape what comes next. /p pBecause while individuals can do well, together we achieve something extraordinary. /p h3The Team /h3 pEstablished in 2000, our Milan office provides a full business law service to domestic and international clients. /p pOur approach to legal advising is pragmatic and business-oriented, and our team is diverse, comprising individuals with different backgrounds and skills. /p pOur core practice areas in Italy are Antitrust and competition, Banking and finance, Corporate and MA, and Employment law. We also have strong capabilities in Data protection and cybersecurity, Litigation and dispute resolution, Administrative law, Real estate and Tax law. Known for our industry-specific experience and expertise, we are active in many sectors that contribute to the dynamic and multi-faceted Italian economy, including consumer markets (food and beverage, leisure and retail), energy and infrastructure, financial institutions (banks, insurance, fund and asset management), life sciences and healthcare, technology and transport. We also have a growing sports law practice. /p pWe have lawyers qualified in Italian, the United States, England Wales, and Belgium based in Milan and we regularly work in collaboration with lawyers based in our global network on multi-jurisdictional transactions and matters. /p h3The Role /h3 pWe are seeking an Italian-qualified lawyer with 1–3 years’ post-qualification experience to join our Employment and Labour team in Milan. /p pThe successful candidate will advise domestic and international clients on a broad range of advisory, transactional and contentious employment law matters, including: /p ulliCorporate restructurings, business transfers, collective redundancies and individual dismissals /liliService agreements, employment contracts, HR regulations and workplace policies /liliCommercial agency law /liliEmployment-related data protection and privacy matters /liliExecutive remuneration /liliDiscrimination claims, grievances and disciplinary procedures /liliEmployment litigation and trade union matters /liliGeneral employment law matters, including maternity rights and contractual issues /li /ul pThe role offers the opportunity to work on complex domestic and cross-border matters, gain meaningful client exposure and develop professionally within a collaborative and internationally connected team. /p h3Skills And Experience Required /h3 pWe are looking for a lawyer who combines strong technical ability with commercial awareness, intellectual curiosity and a genuine commitment to client service. /p pThe successful candidate will have: /p ulliQualification as an Italian Avvocato, with 1–3 years’ post-qualification experience /liliA strong knowledge of employment and labour law and an interest in current legal developments /liliExcellent analytical, drafting and problem-solving skills /liliThe ability to provide clear, practical and commercially focused advice /liliStrong communication and interpersonal skills /liliA collaborative and proactive approach to working with clients and colleagues /liliFluency in English, both written and spoken /liliConfidence in using AI-enabled tools and a willingness to embrace new technologies and evolving ways of working /li /ul pExperience of cross-border matters would be advantageous but is not essential. /p h3General Approach /h3 pCandidates should also: /p ulliDevelop and apply strong technical knowledge and professional judgement /liliTake ownership o