Legal Counsel

SAES; Milano; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading materials company in Milan is seeking a Legal Counsel to support business functions including drafting and negotiating contracts. The ideal candidate has at least 6 years of experience, a law degree, and strong negotiation skills. You will collaborate with various departments in an international setting. This role offers a gross salary range of €50,000–€55,000 annually and opportunities for professional growth in an innovative environment.

Servizi

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Inclusion in an international environment

Competenze

• At least 6 years of experience in corporate law and commercial contracts.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
• Experience with IP-related agreements and international contracts.

Mansioni

• Draft and negotiate supply and distribution agreements.
• Collaborate with the IP Department on patent matters.
• Support business divisions on contractual needs.

Conoscenze

Negotiation skills

Organizational capabilities

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving orientation

Accuracy and attention to detail

Formazione

Law degree

Descrizione del lavoro

We are a material company, focused on the innovation, development, and production of advanced materials and technologies. We are the living part inside products, we understand, characterize, manipulate, shape and integrate materials, unlocking extraordinary properties. Our extensive portfolio ranges from ultra‑high vacuum and metallurgy technologies, to chemical platforms and sub‑microscopic materials. Our products find applications in diverse industries, including semiconductor manufacturing, medical device production, food industry, and aerospace. At SAES, we take pride in our technological diversification and our ability to endlessly innovate. This drives our commitment to ensure that futurized materials will enable circularity and preservation of our planet.

Role Mission

The Legal Counsel will be part of the Legal Department of SAES Getters S.p.A., reporting directly to the General Counsel, and will support the business functions in the management of contracts and legal matters related to business activities. The role involves close collaboration with the internal IP (Intellectual Property) Department and with the R&D (Research & Development) and Commercial divisions, within a dynamic and international environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating supply agreements and distribution agreements (including consignment agreements).
• Joint Development Agreements (JDAs) and collaboration agreements for innovative projects with IP implications.
• Non‑Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) and consultancy agreements.
• Research agreements with universities.
• Agency agreements.
• Supporting the definition of standard contract templates for consignment supply agreements to be used with international partners.
• Reviewing contracts with service providers (marketing, IT, general services).
• Collaborating with the IP Department on legal matters related to patents and intellectual property.
• Supporting business divisions on contractual needs and regulatory compliance matters.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Law degree, preferably with admission to the legal profession.
• Experience: at least 6 years, possible with an initial background in a law firm (preferably in corporate law, commercial contracts, and/or IP) followed by in‑house experience in structured and international environments.
• Technical skills: complex commercial contracts, knowledge of intellectual property and management of IP‑related agreements, familiarity with international contracts.
• Languages: excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
• Soft skills: strong negotiation skills, organizational and stakeholder management capabilities, problem‑solving orientation, accuracy, and attention to detail.

What We Offer

• Position level and annual gross salary: indicative range of €50.000,00–€55.000,00, to be defined based on experience and professional background.
• Inclusion in an innovative and international environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a company that is a leader in the research and development of advanced technologies.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and involvement in high‑tech projects.

Our Commitment to Diversity

At SAES Getters, we are committed to fostering a workplace that embraces all aspects of diversity and inclusion and where practices are equitable to ensure our people experience a sense of belonging. We respect and demand respect for all forms of culture, religion, gender identity, and personal preferences. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. You will be encouraged to bring your whole self to work and be supported to perform at your best.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Legal, Research, and Supply Chain

Industries

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, Chemical Manufacturing, and Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing