Global Legal Counsel - Contracts, Compliance & AI

Dr. Schär AG; Bolzano; Hybrid; EUR 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house canteen

In-house daycare

Company events

Health and pension fund

In-house fitness program

Dr. Schär Academy

Job summary

Dr. Schär AG in Bolzano, Italy, seeks a qualified lawyer to provide legal support across the business, collaborating with Head of Legal and various departments.

You will draft and review contracts, advise on data protection and IP, support governance and compliance, and help with AI-related initiatives while ensuring a robust legal framework. Fluency in German and Italian, plus strong English, is required; Bar admission is an advantage; onboarding and development programs are available.

Qualifications

• Law degree required.
• Experience in a law firm or corporate environment focusing on contract law and business support.
• Knowledge of data protection and intellectual property matters.
• Fluency in German and Italian; very good English skills.
• Structured, autonomous, team-oriented problem solver.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support to business functions in day-to-day operations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate national and international contracts; support data protection, IP, and R&D matters.
• Contribute to corporate governance, compliance, and ODV matters.
• Assist with debt collection and coordinate with external law firms.
• Support AI initiatives and ensure legal/compliance requirements for AI technologies.

Skills

Contract law

Data protection

IP knowledge

German fluency

Italian fluency

English proficiency

Legal drafting

Team collaboration

Education

Law degree

Job description

Dr. Schär AG in Bolzano, Italy, seeks a qualified lawyer to provide legal support across the business, collaborating with Head of Legal and various departments.

You will draft and review contracts, advise on data protection and IP, support governance and compliance, and help with AI-related initiatives while ensuring a robust legal framework. Fluency in German and Italian, plus strong English, is required; Bar admission is an advantage; onboarding and development programs are available.