Legal Counsel Italy

PRAXI; Parma; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PRAXI in Parma seeks an experienced in-house lawyer for a 12-month maternity cover. You will provide legal support across commercial contracts, governance, regulatory compliance and external counsel management.

Fluency in Italian and English is required, with strong knowledge of GDPR, DLgs231 and international trade. The role offers a hybrid working arrangement under the Company's Smart Working Policy.

Qualifications

• Law degree from an accredited Italian university.
• Approximately 9–12 years post-qualification experience in reputable firms or multinationals.
• Strong experience in commercial and corporate law.
• Excellent knowledge of DLgs231, corporate governance, contracts and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support across commercial contracts, governance, regulatory compliance and litigation management.
• Draft, review, negotiate and implement commercial agreements.
• Deliver practical legal advice to enable sound business decisions.

Skills

Commercial law

Corporate governance

Compliance

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Law degree (Italy)

Tools

GDPR

Job description

Main activities

• Provide legal support across all aspects of business operations, including commercial contracts, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, litigation management, leasing and employment-related matters.
• Draft, review, negotiate and support the implementation of commercial agreements.
• Deliver practical legal advice to facilitate sound business and commercial decision-making.
• Promote compliance with corporate policies, internal controls and contracting procedures.
• Identify, assess and mitigate legal and compliance risks.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across General Management, Human Resources, Finance and Operations.
• Support strategic projects, including corporate reorganizations, acquisitions and integrations.
• Coordinate and manage relationships with external legal counsel.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal processes, templates and governance practices.
• Support the implementation of ethical business practices and compliance initiatives

Requirements

Fondamentali/Must have:

• Law Degree obtained from an accredited Italian university.
• Approximately 9–12 years of post-qualification experience gained in reputable law firms and/or multinational companies.
• Strong experience in commercial and corporate law.
• Excellent knowledge of Legislative Decree 231/2001, corporate governance, commercial contracts and compliance matters.
• Fluency in both Italian and English.
• Knowledge of GDPR and data protection regulations.
• Knowledge of international trade and export control regulations.
• Experience supporting industrial, manufacturing or technology businesses.
• Strong legal analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent drafting and contract negotiation capabilities.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Solid business acumen and commercial judgement
• Fixed-term employment contract (12 months) for maternity leave replacement.
• Full-time position.
• Hybrid working arrangement under the Company's Smart Working Policy
• Annual Gross Salary Range: €80,000 – €90,000, depending on experience, skills and seniority.

Workplace

Parma

Our client is a well-established international company operating in a highly technical and innovation-driven environment.

The organization develops and delivers advanced solutions for a broad range of industrial sectors worldwide. With a strong international presence and a commitment to excellence, the company fosters a collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement, sustainability and long-term growth.

Keywords

#WEPRAXI #PRAXIHR #PRAXI #LegalCounsel #CorporateLaw #CommercialContracts #CorporateGovernance #Compliance #DLgs231 #GDPR #IndustrialAutomation #Manufacturing #Parma #InHouseCounsel

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Disclaimer:

PRAXI S.p.A. (Aut. MLPS 13/I/0003868/03.04) believes that diversity and inclusion are key elements for the success and sustainability of organizations. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment that promotes equal opportunities and respects the diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and opinions of our employees, partners, and clients.

We are dedicated to ensuring that all stages of the personnel search and selection process are conducted fairly and transparently, based only on the competencies, qualifications, and experience of the candidates. Furthermore, we are committed to using neutral and inclusive language in our communications to avoid any form of gender discrimination or bias.

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