Candidati su Kit Lavoro: kitlavoro.it/lavoro/8nw9m7

We are looking for a Legal Regional Counsel to act as a trusted legal partner for our EMEA operations. The Regional Counsel will serve as the primary legal advisor for the company’s EMEA operations, acting as a trusted partner to business leaders and providing end‑to‑end legal support across a wide range of commercial, corporate, compliance, and operational matters. This is a highly autonomous role, requiring strong business acumen, versatility, and the ability to balance risk management with enabling growth.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Commercial Contracts/Operations

- Draft, review, and negotiate a broad spectrum of agreements including sales, procurement, distribution, licensing, services, and technology contracts.
- Provide pragmatic advice on contract risks and business implications.
- Support local bidding requests.

Corporate Governance

- Support corporate secretarial matters, including board resolutions, filings, and maintenance of legal entities across EMEA.
- Advise on corporate structuring, reorganizations, and cross‑border transactions as required.

Compliance & Regulatory

- Ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations across EMEA, including competition law, data protection (GDPR), employment law, and industry‑specific regulations.
- Develop and implement local compliance policies, training, and monitoring programs.

Employment & HR Support

- Advise HR on employment contracts, policies, terminations, and employee relations issues.
- Support internal investigations and disciplinary processes.

Dispute Resolution & Litigation Management

- Manage disputes, claims, and litigation, coordinating with external counsel where necessary.
- Provide strategic guidance on risk mitigation and settlement options.





Strategic Business Partnering

- Act as a proactive advisor to senior management and operational teams, embedding legal considerations into business decision‑making.
- Support M&A;, joint ventures, and strategic projects in the region as instructed.

External Counsel Management

- Select, instruct, and manage external law firms efficiently, ensuring cost‑effective and high‑quality service delivery.

Required Education, Experience & Skills:

- Qualified lawyer with admission to practice in an EMEA jurisdiction.
- 8+ years of post‑qualification experience, ideally gained in both private practice and in‑house roles.
- Broad exposure to commercial, corporate, compliance, and employment law matters.
- Strong knowledge of EMEA regulatory frameworks, including GDPR.
- Proven ability to operate independently and manage diverse legal issues simultaneously.
- Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
- Business‑oriented mindset with the ability to balance legal risk and commercial objectives.
- Fluency in English required; additional EMEA languages a plus.

Personal Attributes

- Self‑starter with high levels of initiative and accountability.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust with stakeholders at all levels.
- Pragmatic, solution‑oriented, and able to thrive in a fast‑paced, multicultural environment.
- Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to prioritize effectively under pressure.

The position offers a permanent employment contract under the Italian National Collective Agreement (CCNL Terziario Distribuzione e Servizi). The gross annual base salary ranges from €80,000 to €100,000 at Quadro level, in addition to a variable premio.

Candidati su Kit Lavoro: kitlavoro.it/lavoro/8nw9m7

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