Position
Junior Associate – Employment and Incentives Practice, Milan Office.Responsibilities
Conduct legal research on employment, pension, and labour law matters.
Draft and review employment contracts, remuneration structures, works council communications, and union correspondence.
Assist in managing processes and communication flows between internal teams and external stakeholders.
Participate in client meetings, advising international and Italian clients on employment issues.
Prepare support for high?value executive termination cases and contentious work matters.
Contribute to transaction?related employment law advice.
Support the development and use of legal?tech tools and innovation initiatives.
Qualifications
Graduate from an Italian university with high academic grades;
list of exams may be provided.
Profound desire to work within an international, excellence?driven environment.
Proficiency in English (oral and written).
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills.
Proficient in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Open to using and developing legal tech tools;




innovation mindset.
Previous internship experience at a law firm is a plus.
High level of accuracy, flexibility, and team orientation.
What We Offer
Ongoing legal training and support for the Bar exam.
Continuous learning opportunities via a global academy and workshops on business and soft skills.
Access to legal technology tools, AI, translation and design?thinking platforms.
Flexible working options, including the possibility to work remotely.
Comprehensive insurance package: travel, professional, accident, and health coverage.
Tax advice and reimbursement for Bar fees.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Linklaters is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or any other dimension of diversity.
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📌 Linklaters | Junior Associate Employment Department (Milano)
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