Legal Counsel at Belmond

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

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Permanent contract

Meal vouchers

Welfare platform

Discounts at Belmond properties

Discovery Belmond program

Descrizione del lavoro

Belmond in Milano invites applications for a Legal Counsel to join our in-house Legal & Corporate Integrity department. This full-time on-site role supports the luxury train and hotel businesses in Southern Europe, working in a fast-paced, international environment.

You will draft and negotiate commercial contracts, advise on day-to-day matters, coordinate litigation with external firms, and help implement compliance programs including GDPR and 231/2001. English proficiency is mandatory.

Competenze

• Admitted to practice Italian law.
• 2–3 years of PQE in reputable law firm or in-house.
• Prior in-house experience preferred.
• Experience in commercial contract law essential.
• English fluency mandatory.
• Hospitality/travel/luxury sector experience advantageous.

Mansioni

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Provide pragmatic legal advice to operations, finance, sales, marketing and HR.
• Coordinate litigation strategy with external law firms.
• Develop, implement and monitor compliance programs including GDPR and 231/2001, anti-bribery.
• Provide timely reporting on legal tasks to line managers and stakeholders.
• Conduct legal research and analysis relevant to hospitality and luxury sectors.

Conoscenze

Proactive & Autonomous

Team Player

Ethical Judgment

Adaptability

Formazione

Admitted to practice Italian law

Descrizione del lavoro

Legal Counsel at Belmond in Milano, LOM, IT.

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Legal Counsel with 2-3 years Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) to join our dynamic in-house Legal & Corporate Integrity department within Belmond.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the legal strategy of our luxury train and hotel businesses in Southern Europe, working in a fast-paced international environment.

Key responsibilities

• Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including supplier agreements, client contracts, partnership agreements, and service agreements, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and internal policies.
• Business Support: Provide proactive and pragmatic legal advice and support to various business functions (e.g., operations, finance, sales, marketing, HR) on day-to-day legal matters, helping to mitigate risks and achieve business objectives.
• Litigation Coordination: Manage and coordinate litigation strategy with external law firms, providing internal guidance and ensuring efficient handling of legal disputes.
• Compliance: Contribute to the development, implementation, and monitoring of the company's compliance programs, including but not limited to Italian Legislative Decree 231/2001 (Organizational and Management Model), data protection (GDPR), anti-bribery, and other relevant regulatory frameworks. Particular focus and support for supplier on-boarding and diligence.
• Reporting: Provide timely and clear reporting on legal tasks and ongoing matters to line managers and relevant stakeholders as required.
• Legal Research & Analysis: Conduct legal research and provide concise analysis on various legal topics relevant to the hospitality and luxury sectors.

Requirements Qualifications and Experience

• Admitted to practice Italian law.
• 2-3 years of relevant post-qualification experience gained in a reputable law firm or an in-house legal department, ideally within an international context.
• Prior in-house experience is preferred.
• Experience in commercial contract law is essential.
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks, including Italian Legislative Decree 231/2001, is highly desirable.
• Excellent command of English (both written and spoken) is mandatory.
• Experience in the hospitality, travel, or luxury sector will be considered a significant advantage.

Skills and Attributes

• Proactive & Autonomous: Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and take initiative in a demanding environment.
• Team Player: Collaborative mindset, with the ability to build strong working relationships across different departments, jurisdictions and cultures.
• Ethical Judgment: High level of integrity, professionalism, and sound ethical judgment.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to evolving legal landscapes and business needs.

Benefits

• Permanent contract under CCNL Federalberghi - Turismo
• Base salary range: €50.000 - €55.000
• Meal vauchers
• Welfare platform with credit
• Discovery Belmond program and discounted prices at our iconic properties

We strive to create an environment where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally.

With a commitment to your ongoing development, you'll have the opportunity to learn and grow alongside some of the most talented individuals in the industry.