Full Time jobs in Italy

The Legal Counsel for OSI EMEA will work closely with other in-house counsel, compliance, and business managers, primarily focusing on projects in the Middle East while also supporting the broader EMEA and CIS regions. This role involves handling a wide variety of legal matters across all OSI divisions, including Security, Medical, and Optoelectronics.

Key Responsibilities :

• Collaborate with the EMEA contracts department of the security division to review various purchase, sale, distribution, and service contracts, and maintain accurate records of contracts and approvals.
• Review and advise on material commercial contracts for all divisions, including sales agency and distribution contracts, and public procurement contracts with various EMEA & CIS governments and agencies.
• Advise and support senior stakeholders within the business to achieve transactional and strategic objectives.
• Draft and review agreements such as teaming agreements, collaboration agreements, and subcontracts with international partners.
• Advise on disputes arising from operations in EMEA.
• Support entry into new markets and territories, analyze regulatory landscapes, establish local legal entities, and oversee annual corporate maintenance of EMEA entities.
• Support business negotiations and advise on property leases in various jurisdictions within the region.
• Instruct and manage outside counsel for various legal matters requiring specialist local knowledge.
• Manage and support corporate acquisitions, due diligence, and corporate documentation.
• Anticipate and review legal risks facing the business.
• Assist the Finance and HR departments with complex legal matters.
• Travel will be required across EMEA and CIS regions.
• Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork.
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct.

Education, Skills, and Experience Required :

• Minimum of 5+ years post-qualification experience as a solicitor, barrister, or legal counsel.
• Experience working with and understanding of UK / US businesses and applicable legal principles.
• Fluent in English and Arabic, including professional legal advice and drafting.
• Capable of handling complex negotiations and advising senior management on legal requirements and risks.
• Highly responsive, motivated, and willing to work extended hours when needed.
• Enjoys working with diverse cultures and is open to handling legal projects outside previous expertise, demonstrating a willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Experience as in-house counsel and working with or for UK or US-based international businesses is required.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal
• Security and Investigations, Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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