Junior Associate

WH Partners; Roma; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous training

Career opportunities

Job summary

A respected law firm in Rome is seeking a Junior Associate to join its dynamic legal team. This role involves supporting both transactional and litigation matters, providing a pathway for professional growth within the firm. The ideal candidate will hold a law degree and possess a strong interest in commercial and corporate law, alongside excellent analytical and organizational skills. Fluency in Italian and English is essential. This position offers a stimulating environment with mentorship and opportunities to engage in diverse legal projects across industries.

Qualifications

• A law Degree is required.
• Strong interest in commercial and corporate law.
• Italian native speaker, fluent in English and an additional language is a plus.
• Excellent analytical skills and a team-oriented attitude.
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Proficiency with IT tools including Office Suite and legal databases.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analysis and research on complex legal issues.
• Draft legal documents and manage case files with progressive autonomy.
• Participate in client meetings and negotiations.
• Manage legal due diligence processes in M&A transactions.
• Participate in hearings and manage litigation matters.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team-oriented attitude

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Fluent in English

Education

Law Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Online research tools

Legal databases

Job description

We are looking for a Junior Associate to join our dynamic and highly qualified legal team in Rome, working within an international and multidisciplinary environment. Read the opening in Italian here.

The candidate will have the opportunity to gain professional experience both in transactional matters (commercial and corporate law) and litigation matters (commercial) involving national and international clients. The position offers a structured professional growth path, with concrete development opportunities within the firm, in a stimulating environment focused on professional growth and excellence. The Junior Associate will be involved in various legal projects and initiatives across several industries, mentored by experienced professionals who will continuously support their learning and training.

Responsibilities

• Conducting in-depth analysis and research on complex legal issues, while monitoring regulatory and case law developments within the firm’s key practice areas, with increasing autonomy in the preparation of legal opinions and briefing notes
• Drafting legal documents, including commercial contracts, judicial acts, company resolutions, legal opinions, and memoranda, with progressive autonomy in managing drafts and coordinating directly with clients
• Managing case files and related requirements, including compliance activities, the development of contract templates, the preparation of client presentations, and the drafting of legal articles and publications
• Actively participating, alongside the firm’s professionals, in client meetings, negotiation sessions, notarial signings, and transaction closings, with the opportunity to take direct responsibility for specific aspects of negotiations
• Managing legal due diligence processes in M& A transactions, coordinating document review activities and the preparation of due diligence reports
• Participating directly in hearings and the management of litigation matters, with increasing responsibility in case management and organisation of procedural documentation

Requirements

• A law Degree
• A strong interest in commercial and corporate law
• Italian native speaker, fluent in English (both written and spoken); knowledge of an additional foreign language will be considered an asset
• Excellent analytical skills, precision, and a strong team-oriented attitude
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Proficiency with IT tools, including the Microsoft Office Suite, online research tools and legal databases, and familiarity with prompting AI systems

As a fast-growing and highly respected law firm, WH Partners offers a dynamic and friendly environment that fosters growth, continuous training, and career opportunities for all employees.