Legal Counsel - Italy (m/f/x)

Scalable GmbH; Milano; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

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Opportunity to work from abroad

Attractive compensation package

Individual Education Budget

Descrizione del lavoro

Scalable GmbH is looking for a Legal Counsel in Milan to manage legal operations for its Italian branch. The role involves providing legal advice on financial regulations, drafting necessary legal documents, and liaising with regulatory bodies such as Banca d'Italia.

The ideal candidate holds a law degree with substantial experience in legal environments, particularly in fintech or financial services. A competitive salary range of €50,000 to €70,000 gross per year is offered, with additional benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Competenze

• Substantial professional experience in a top-tier law firm or fintech.
• In-depth knowledge of Italian and European financial services regulations.
• Strong ability to work independently and attention to detail.

Mansioni

• Provide legal advice on financial regulations and corporate law.
• Draft and own legal documents for customers.
• Lead legal research and ensure compliance with local regulations.

Conoscenze

Legal advice on financial regulations

Contract negotiation

Drafting legal documents

Interaction with financial regulators

Fluency in Italian and English

Formazione

Law degree

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

Scalable Capital is one of Europe's leading digital banks, with more than one million clients and over €50 billion on the platform, growing across Munich, Berlin, Vienna, Milan and London. We are hiring a Legal Counsel to own the legal side of our Italian branch.

You would be the reference point for legal matters in Italy: owning customer documentation, leading the legal work on new product launches such as credit and credit cards, and acting as a primary contact with Banca d'Italia and external counsel. You would work directly with the Branch Managers and the established group legal team in Germany.

• Provide legal advice on a wide range of issues such as financial regulations, corporate law, data protection, tax law and employment law
• Draft and own all relevant legal documents to be signed by customers in Italy
• Lead legal research and document drafting for new products (e.g. credit and credit card), covering local requirements end to end
• Play a key role in interactions with regulators and external institutions, including regulatory reports and requests from authorities
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with clients, partners, and suppliers
• Act as the primary liaison with external legal advisors and law firms
• Lead the management of complaints and contentious customer cases, including out‑of‑court resolution systems (ABF / ACF), inheritance, garnishment and insolvency cases
• Support internal operational teams in setting up and running processes for the Italian market in line with local regulations
• Advise on branch governance, policies and the correct implementation of relevant legislation (e.g. MiFID II, PSD II, CCD II, transparency and consumer protection requirements)

Qualifications

• Holds a law degree
• Substantial professional experience within a top‑tier law firm, a fintech/startup, or the broader financial services sector.
• In‑depth knowledge of Italian and European financial services regulations.
• Proven expertise in navigating complex legal environments and providing strategic guidance to business stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work effectively and adapt quickly in a fast‑paced, multicultural environment.
• Deep understanding of fintech business models, ideally with prior experience in a similar position at a comparable company.
• Prior experience interacting directly with financial services regulators is highly desirable.
• Strong ability to work independently, paired with excellent attention to detail and a diligent work ethic.
• Full professional fluency in both Italian and English.

Salary Range: €50,000 to €70,000 gross per year (RAL)

The final salary will be determined within this range based on your individual training, qualifications, and relevant professional experience.

Additional Information

• Be part of one of the fastest‑growing and most visible Fintech startups in Europe, creating innovative services that have a substantial impact on the lives of our customers
• Work with an international, diverse, inclusive, and ever‑growing team that loves creating the best products for our clients
• Be productive with the latest hardware and tools
• Learn and grow by joining our in‑house knowledge sharing or career development sessions and spending your individual Education Budget
• Ppportunity to work from abroad
• Benefit from an attractive compensation package
• Say goodbye to order commissions and say hello to your complimentary subscription of Scalable Capital's PRIME+ Broker