Legal Counsel Milano

Legal Counsel
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

Reporting directly to our General Counsel, the Legal Counsel is primarily responsible for drafting and negotiating contracts and supporting the legal team in other legal and compliance-related matters, including franchise agreements, litigation, corporate law and intellectual property matters. This role calls for a legal professional who can wear multiple hats and someone who loves navigating a never-ending variety of challenges.

**WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU

- Draft, review and negotiate all types of commercial contracts (including confidentiality, vendor agreements, framework and services agreements both in Italian and English language).

- Provide strategic legal advice and great service to your internal business clients based in Italy and in other European countries.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address legal risks and find practical solutions to complex commercial issues.

- Support in compliance matters regarding franchise-specific laws and rules and in other areas related to our business.

- Assist in the development and implementation of policies, procedure, and training programs to ensure consistency and compliance with laws and regulations.

- Support the management of disputes and litigation, working closely with external counsel as needed in Italy and in other European countries.

- Coordinate with and manage outside counsel as needed, mainly in jurisdiction outside Italy or when specialized legal advice is required.

- Support corporate governance matters, including M&A projects.

- Provide legal support in the maintenance of intellectual property portfolios, including but not limited to trademarks and domains.

- Help design and provide solutions to enhance legal processes.

- Lead and take charge of special legal projects from start to finish.

- Perform other key legal and compliance-related duties as may be required from time to time.

**WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

- Master's degree in law with top grades.

- 5-8 years of experience is required, both in a law firm and in-house legal department

- Extensive experience and proven working knowledge of contracts.

- Excellent mastery of written and spoken English and Italian (including ability to draft legal documents in both languages)

- Ability to effectively manage multiple on-going priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced business environment.

- Strong business acumen and communication skills coupled with the ability to provide legal and compliance advice in the context of business initiatives and goals.

- An unwavering attention to detail, paired with excellent partnership management and interpersonal skills.

- Positive can-do attitude; flexibility, and adaptability.

- Curiosity and an interest in building meaningful relationships with team members and business partners across departments and at all levels.

- Analytical skills allowing to grasp complex legal and business matters.

**WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT OF US

- Hybrid/Remote work environment (3 days in office 2 days remote)

- Meal voucher and Wellbeing platform (Fitprime)

- A bonus scheme on Company financial results

- Hard work, collaboration, humanity, fun, and laughter. We are a small, passionate, driven, and highly collaborative team that is fully invested in the success of our company, and value contributions from each team member.

- A commitment to your professional development and support of your individual growth.

- An opportunity to make a deep impact and fully contribute to the growth of our organization.