Legal Specialist

The Legal Specialist is responsible for ensuring, also in a complex ad very demanding context, the compliance with the applicable law and, in the same time, with the internal Policies and Procedures as concerns all the activities/projects/ issues in which she/he will be involved.

CONTRACT:

• Draft (from scratch or on the basis of existing templates and standards), review and analyse a broad range of contracts (such as: ICT agreements; LoI, memorandum of understanding; NDA; distribution agreement, designs/models licenses agreement, marketing & public relation agreements, Supply and Services agreement, Agency Agreement, Terms&Conditions, etc);
• Draft post-Agreement documents (letters, addendum/amendment, settlement Agreement, etc.);
• Customize/modify contracts based on the needs of the internal client/support the internal client in negotiation phase with the clients and the suppliers;
• Archive all the legal documentation and prepare reports.

IP:

• Provide Legal advice on trademark protection and on intellectual property;
• Work closely with external counsel/Law firm on IP issues for protecting and enforcing the Company's intellectual property rights around the globe;
• Supports external counsel on preparation, filing, and prosecution of patent/trademark application and with anti-counterfeiting activities.

DATA PROTECTION LAW:

• Give legal advice for all European Group Companies about Data Protection Law;
• monitor constantly the applicable Laws updates and the provisions of the competent Authorities;
• monitor the correct implementation of the data protection documents (such as: Data Protection Procedures and Guidelines, Cookie and Privacy Policy for the Company web-sites; Information Privacy Notice with consents formula; Data Processing Agreement; etc).

Qualifications

• Law Degree.
• Qualified Italian Lawyer is not necessary but could be a plus.

Required skills & experience

• From 3 to 6-years in a reputable law firm or as in-house legal specialist in a large organisation. Past experiences with focus on commercial and contractual fields is highly appreciated
• Italian, professional knowledge of English language both written and spoken
• A high level of attention to detail
• An enquiring mind and willingness to ask questions
• Ability to drive decision-making
• High level of problem solving attitude
• Business oriented
• Ability to work well within a team, and to contribute to and enhance team dynamics
• Ability to build effective, trusting relationship with clients/counter-parties
• Strong communicative and organisational skills;
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• High energy and a positive and proactive attitude

The candidate will act in a dynamic and international environment mixing technical and business competencies.

Excellent career opportunities.

NO remote working.

We are looking for a talented candidate for a position as Legal Specialist reporting to the Legal Office Manager, able to directly carry out the assigned activities, provide pragmatic advice and solve complex legal issues. The candidate will be part of the legal department which provides the Group with legal support on a variety of legal matters.