Global Legal & Compliance Operations Lead

Leonardo; Roma; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International assignment package

Performance bonus

Annual welfare benefits €250

Training and professional development

Well-being programs

Job summary

Leonardo in Rome is seeking a Legal & Compliance Operation Expert to support the Chief Legal and Compliance Officer in an international, multi‑jurisdictional context. The role includes bid analysis, contract drafting and negotiation, and liaison with procurement and other functions.

The position offers an international assignment package, relocation support, and a permanent contract with an initial 2‑year posting in Reading (UK).

Qualifications

• University degree in Legal, Business Administration, Political Science, or equivalent education.
• Broad international business experience and relevant technical/operational skills for the role.
• Understanding of defence industry and government operations (UK/JP/IT).

Responsibilities

• Leadership support to the Chief Legal and Compliance Officer.
• Support to national and international bids—review, draft, negotiate, interpret bids and identify/legal risks; propose mitigations; collate corporate docs for customers (e.g., Good Standing).
• Support to national and international contracts—drafting, reviewing, interpreting, negotiating, and executing sales contracts.
• Support procurement contracts to ensure compliance and risk management.
• Coordinate CLCO domain outcomes and interface with other departments for consistency.
• Assist in disputes and litigation, including documentation and external counsel management.
• Support implementation of continuous improvement and share best practices across function.

Skills

International contracting

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Governance

Regulatory knowledge

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

University degree in Legal, Business Administration, Political Science

Job description

Leonardo in Rome is seeking a Legal & Compliance Operation Expert to support the Chief Legal and Compliance Officer in an international, multi‑jurisdictional context. The role includes bid analysis, contract drafting and negotiation, and liaison with procurement and other functions.

The position offers an international assignment package, relocation support, and a permanent contract with an initial 2‑year posting in Reading (UK).