Legal Counsel

Gruppo AB - Energy Sustainability; Orzinuovi; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A multinational energy firm based in Italy is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their Legal & Corporate Affairs Department. The candidate will draft and negotiate commercial contracts, assess legal risks, and provide support to management. Ideal applicants should have over 8 years of experience in multinational environments, excellent fluency in Italian and English, and the ability to manage complex legal matters effectively.

Competenze

• Must hold a Law degree and be admitted to the Bar in an EU Member State, the UK, or the US.
• Minimum of 8 years of post-graduate professional experience.
• Experience in structured multinational companies in the industrial or plant engineering sector.

Mansioni

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements.
• Lead negotiations of complex contracts based on international standards.
• Review tender documentation for complex plants and services.

Conoscenze

Fluent in Italian

Fluent in English

Legal drafting and negotiation

Contract management

Risk assessment

Formazione

Law degree

Descrizione del lavoro

WHY YOU WOULD CHOOSE AB

At AB, we work in a multicultural environment with over 1,000 employees across 20 offices in Europe, North America, and South America. We are committed to building a sustainable future by fostering diversity and equity through a recruitment process that is free from prejudice and discrimination.

Sustainability is at the core of our business and our way of working. We utilize advanced technologies to optimize the recruitment process, enhance the candidate experience, and facilitate mutual understanding, allowing candidates to express their professional and personal ambitions. Our Talent Acquisition team matches these ambitions with the company's opportunities, establishing transparent and meaningful relationships.

YOUR CHALLENGES

You will join the Group’s Legal & Corporate Affairs Department, which includes the Legal, Corporate, and Compliance areas. The Legal Area handles all legal matters related to the Group's operations, including contracts, litigation, regulatory advice, and legal risk management. The Corporate Area oversees governance, entity management, and support for the Board of Directors and shareholders. The Compliance Area ensures adherence to laws, regulations, policies, and ethical standards across the organization.

As Legal Counsel, you will be part of the Legal Area at the Group Headquarters, providing legal advice and support to top management and various business functions. Your responsibilities will include:

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, including EPC and turnkey contracts, engineering and consultancy agreements, O&M contracts, NDAs, JDAs, and collaboration agreements.
• Leading negotiations of complex contracts based on international standards such as FIDIC, NEC, IChemE, and Orgalime.
• Reviewing tender documentation for the supply of complex plants, components, and O&M services, assessing risks and legal implications.
• Coordinating input from various company functions during contract drafting and negotiations.
• Providing legal opinions on regulatory matters and assessing transaction feasibility and enforceability.
• Supporting multidisciplinary project teams in structuring and implementing complex initiatives.
• Managing pre-litigation and litigation processes involving clients, suppliers, and third parties.
• Liaising with external counsel across jurisdictions, managing budgets, and overseeing legal work.
• Promoting legal awareness through internal training sessions for operational and managerial staff.

WHY WE WOULD CHOOSE YOU

• You hold a Law degree and are admitted to the Bar in an EU Member State, the UK, or the US; being a licensed attorney is a plus.
• You have at least 8 years of post-graduate professional experience, including a minimum of 5 years in structured multinational companies in the industrial or plant engineering sector.
• You are fluent in both Italian and English, written and spoken; knowledge of a third language is a plus.
• You are willing to travel abroad.
• You possess personal authority and the ability to build credibility and effective relationships with colleagues, management, and external stakeholders.
• You can manage multiple matters simultaneously, setting priorities effectively.
• You are adaptable, pragmatic, and solution-oriented in a challenging and evolving environment.

Thanks for your application. You will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition/HR Team if your profile matches the desired position.