Legal Counsel - International Contracts

OVS S.p.A.; Mestre; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing & Parenting

Training & development

Company cafeteria

Employee discounts

Flexible hours & smart working

Health insurance

Job summary

OVS Group in Mestre, Italy is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to manage international contracts within a fast-paced retail environment.

You will draft, negotiate, and review a broad spectrum of agreements, advise on liabilities, and collaborate with Sales, Procurement and Finance to align legal risk with business goals.

The role requires a law degree with bar qualification and at least 5 years at a top firm, with English fluency.

Qualifications

• Law degree with bar qualification required.
• Proven experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex contracts.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate international contracts (sales, agency, distribution, licensing, IT, SaaS).
• Provide legal advisory on partnerships, procurement, and retail operations; manage liabilities and litigation.
• Collaborate with Sales, Procurement and Finance to align legal advice with business goals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Contract negotiation

Risk management

Integrity and judgment

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Law degree

Bar qualification

Job description

Legal Counsel - International Contracts

We are looking for an experienced legal counsel to join our Legal Department. This role offers the opportunity to work at the heart of a fast-paced, international retail business, supporting a wide range of commercial operations.

About the role

You will act as a trusted business partner, providing clear, practical, and timely legal support while balancing legal risk and business objectives. You will be expected to handle and coordinate national and international transactions as well as cross-border legal matters, working effectively across different jurisdictions and with internal and external stakeholders. This position requires a combination of strong technical expertise, commercial awareness, excellent interpersonal skills, and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad spectrum of international contracts, including:
• Sales, agency and distribution agreements
• Franchise and licensing agreements
• Service agreements
• Purchase and supply agreements
• IT, software licensing, SaaS, and digital service agreements
• Outsourcing, facility management, and utilities contracts

Legal Advisory

• Support management in strategic decisions relating to partnerships, procurement, and retail operations.
• Advise on contract liabilities and manage related litigation matters
• Provide clear, business-oriented advice to internal stakeholders.

Cross-Functional Support

• Partner closely with departments including Sales, Procurement and Finance.
• Contribute proactively to business discussions, understanding commercial drivers and aligning legal advice accordingly

Qualifications & Experience

• Law degree with excellent academic credentials and bar qualification is essential.
• At least 5 years of post-qualification legal experience at a top tier law firm, with extensive exposure to corporate matters, commercial agreements is a must.
• Additional knowledges of company law and extraordinary corporate operations is a plus.
• Fluency in English (both written and spoken) is essential.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Proven track record of drafting and negotiating complex contracts.
• Ability to balance legal risk with commercial opportunity, applying a pragmatic approach.
• High level of integrity, professional judgment, and resilience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust at all levels of the organization.
• Capacity to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us?

In OVS Group you will find a structured company, a dynamic and strongly results-oriented environment. We are innovating tradition, with a strong investment in new technologies, to offer customers and employees an increasingly omnichannel and digital experience, without neglecting attention to the environment, the future and sustainability.

The opportunity is full time, with annual salary range between 45.000 euro - 55.000 euro.

Additional benefits in joining us

• Wellbeing & Parenting: Programs dedicated to physical and mental wellbeing and parenting support
• Wellness area with free courses such as yoga, pilates, and functional training
• Learning & Development: Technical-specialist and managerial training programs and opportunities for continuous skill development
• Company Cafeteria
• 25% discount on all our brands
• Access to exclusive employee perks across the group (travel, electronics, and more)
• Flexible start times and smart working options
• Medical consultation and 8 additional hours of paid leave annually for medical appointments
• Health insurance included once a permanent contract is secured

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