Senior Legal Counsel Italy

Kellanova; Vimercate; In loco; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A multinational FMCG company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel in Vimercate, Italy, to provide legal advice, manage contracts, and support sales negotiations. The role requires a legal qualification in Italy, expertise in commercial law, and fluency in both Italian and English. Join a dynamic team that fosters business growth while ensuring legal compliance.

Competenze

• Proven ability to manage legal risk while enabling business growth.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Experience in a fast-paced multinational environment.

Mansioni

• Provide solution-focused legal advice tailored to business needs.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Assist Sales team in customer negotiations.

Conoscenze

Commercial law expertise

Legal risk management

Interpersonal skills

Experience in advertising law

Fluency in Italian

Fluency in English

Formazione

Legal qualification in Italy

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

Do you have a passion for commercial law and a flair for navigating complex legal landscapes? Are you energized by working in a fast-paced, international environment where your legal expertise directly supports business growth? Then we'd love you to consider joining our Legal team at Kellogg as a Senior Legal Counsel based in Vimercate, Italy on a 12-month contract. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a collaborative, high-performing legal team that supports the Italian business and contributes to the broader Iberia & Italy Legal Department. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams across Europe, supporting commercial decisions while ensuring legal compliance.

Responsibilities

• Legal Business Partnering – Provide proactive, solution-focused legal advice tailored to business needs.
• Contract Management – Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts (procurement, IT, media).
• Advertising & Media Law – Review and approve advertising, social media, POS, and press releases.
• Sales Support – Assist the Sales team in customer negotiations and contracts.
• Project Involvement – Join cross-functional project teams and provide legal guidance throughout.

Qualifications

• Legal qualification in Italy with strong expertise in commercial law.
• Proven ability to manage legal risk while enabling business growth in a fast-paced multinational environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Experience in advertising and food law, ideally within a multinational or FMCG context.
• Fluency in both Italian and English, with the ability to communicate across all levels.

What’s Next

After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer.

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If you join our team, you'll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small. Visit our benefits page and be sure to ask your recruiter for more specific information.

Get to Know Us

At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world's best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands includes Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Kellanova's Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world's best performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together.

Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents, and ideas to work.

Mars has agreed to acquire Kellanova in a combination that will shape the future of snacking. The transaction is anticipated to close towards the end of 2025 (subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals). The companies remain separate until closing.

You can learn more at and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here.