International Real Estate & Admin Law Associate (2–3 PQE)

Withers; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Withers in Italy is seeking an Associate to work at the intersection of Administrative and Real Estate Law on complex, often international matters, assisting private investors, developers and funds with high-value acquisitions and development projects.

The role offers exposure to planning, zoning, environmental regulations, permits, and public procurement, with opportunities to support the wider Corporate team in multidisciplinary matters.

Qualifications

• Italy qualified lawyer (Avvocato) with 2–3 years post-qualification experience in Administrative Law.
• Experience conducting administrative, planning and regulatory due diligence.
• Experience advising on town-planning, permitting, concessions and real estate development matters.
• Fluent Italian and advanced English (C1) written and spoken.
• Strong drafting and analytical skills; excellent client and adviser collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative and regulatory due diligence for real estate acquisitions, developments and disposals.
• Analyze planning, zoning, building and environmental regulations.
• Review permits, licences, concessions and authorisations affecting real estate assets.
• Assist with urban planning and development projects, including hospitality, mixed-use and luxury real estate.
• Advise on dealings with municipalities and other public authorities.
• Support on public procurement, concession and other public law matters.
• The Associate will also support the wider Corporate team on selected civil and corporate matters in a multidisciplinary environment.

Skills

Fluent in Italian

Advanced English (C1)

Excellent drafting

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

IT literacy

Education

Italy qualified lawyer (Avvocato)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Document management systems

Job description

Withers in Italy is seeking an Associate to work at the intersection of Administrative and Real Estate Law on complex, often international matters, assisting private investors, developers and funds with high-value acquisitions and development projects.

The role offers exposure to planning, zoning, environmental regulations, permits, and public procurement, with opportunities to support the wider Corporate team in multidisciplinary matters.