Legal Specialist

DAINESE; Vicenza; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dainese, a global leader in protective equipment and apparel for motorcycling and dynamic sports, is seeking a Legal Specialist - Contracts & Litigation to join the Legal Department. The role focuses on contract management and litigation management across domestic and international matters.

You will draft, review, negotiate contracts across commercial, marketing, sponsorship, retail, e-commerce, procurement, IT, finance, and real estate, coordinate with external counsels, monitor deadlines,

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Law.
• 3-5 years of experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department, with exposure to contract management and litigation/dispute management.
• Solid experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts across different business areas.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of contracts across commercial, marketing, sponsorship, retail, e-commerce, procurement, IT, finance, and real estate.
• Provide legal support throughout the contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance with policies and risk mitigation.
• Support management of domestic and international litigation, coordinating with external counsels and forming legal strategies.
• Collect, review, and organize documentation and records for litigation and dispute resolution.
• Monitor proceedings, deadlines, and dispute-related activities with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
• Coordinate with external law firms and advisors to ensure timely and prioritized handling of matters.
• Provide administrative and back-office support including budget monitoring and archiving.

Skills

Contract management

Litigation management

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Education

Master’s Degree in Law

Job description

Dainese, a global leader in protective equipment and apparel for motorcycling and dynamic sports, is looking for a Legal Specialist - Contracts & Litigation.

The ideal candidate will join the Legal Department and play a key role in supporting the business through both contract management and litigation management, working closely with internal stakeholders, external counsels, and legal advisors.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of contracts, including commercial, marketing, sponsorship, retail, e-commerce, procurement, logistics, operations, R&D, IT, finance, and real estate agreements.
• Provide legal support throughout the entire contract lifecycle, ensuring contractual consistency, compliance with company policies, alignment with business objectives, and mitigation of legal and commercial risks.
• Support the management of domestic and international litigation, disputes, claims, and pre-litigation matters, coordinating with external counsels and contributing to the definition of legal strategies.
• Collect, review, and organize relevant documentation, evidence, contractual records, and internal information required for litigation, dispute resolution, pre-litigation assessments, and settlement discussions.
• Monitor legal proceedings, deadlines, claims, and dispute-related activities, ensuring timely follow-up with internal stakeholders and external legal advisors.
• Coordinate and liaise with external law firms and advisors, ensuring timely execution of activities, effective management of legal matters, and alignment with the company's priorities.
• Administrative and back-office support for the department, including budget monitoring and verification, organization and maintenance of document archives, management of notarial procedures.

WE’D LOVE TO GET TO KNOW YOU IF YOU HAVE

• Master’s Degree in Law.
• 3-5 years of experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department, with exposure to both contract management and litigation/dispute management.
• Solid experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts across different business areas.
• Good knowledge of civil, commercial, contract, and litigation-related legal matters.
• Experience in supporting litigation, dispute resolution processes, and coordination with external counsels.
• Strong understanding of business processes and ability to provide practical, solution-oriented legal advice in both contractual and contentious matters.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Proactive attitude, attention to detail, and ability to work autonomously in a dynamic and international environment.

SALARY RANGE

5th-6th level under the Italian National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL) for the Textile, Clothing, Fashion Industry.

The final salary package will be determined based on the candidate’s professional experience and the alignment of their skills and competencies with the responsibilities and requirements of the role.

We believe in the strength of diversity and the value created when different perspectives come together. Being an inclusive company isn't a goal - it's the journey we choose to take every day. Our recruitment process complies with Italian Legislative Decrees 198/2006, 215/2003, and 216/2003, guaranteeing equal opportunity to whoever wishes to join us on this journey.

The position is open to everyone - we welcome every identity and orientation, safeguarding and promoting the free expression of each individual.