**UNIQLO**is a leading brand of the Fast Retailing Group, one of the largest apparel retailers in the world. **UNIQLO**respects the individuality and lifestyle of all customers and takes pride in creating high quality, long-lasting, innovative clothing at an affordable price. We are currently recruiting for a Legal Counsel to sit within the Legal Team, based in our Milan office. This will be a **6 month maternity cover role**, that will be reporting into the Legal Director. The core mission of the role is to support an expanding **UNIQLO**Italy business from a legal and compliance perspective. As part of a global business, the position involves coordinating with a wide range of stakeholders within the EU and elsewhere, including Japan. Italy is a strategic market within the EU, therefore the role is essential for **UNIQLO**to continue its successful expansion in that market. **What you will be responsible for**
- Draft various contracts and other legal documentation
- Negotiate contracts with vendors in coordination with business teams
- Offer practical, low risk solutions to legal consultations from business
- Resolve various disputes arising within business, including customer claims
- Educate employees on compliance matters including conducting training **Skills, Experience and Attributes**: - Admitted to practice law in Italy (Must have )
- Minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience at a law firm or in-house (Must have)




- Experience in transactional work in corporate, commercial, consumer protection, data privacy and labour and employment law (Must have), except labour and employment - (Must have)
- Experience in disputes and litigation (Nice to have)
- Experience working for a retail company (Nice to have)
- Experience working in a global, multi-cultural environment (Nice to have)
- Full professional proficiency in English and Italian (Must have)
- Ability to see holistically how legal position affects business and flexibly adapt position (Must have)
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with short deadlines (Must have)
- High flexibility and autonomy in dealing with and prioritising work scope (Must have)
- Willingness to readily respond to changing circumstances and expectations (Must have)
- Ability to work under tight budget constraints and minimise spending for legal advice (Must have)
- Open to domestic and overseas travels when required (Nice to have) **What we can offer you**
- Staff Discount 30%
- Global Profit Share Scheme
- Premio opportunity
- Tea and coffee provided
- Hybrid working, 2 days from home, 3 days in the office
- Great office location
- Annual Urban Public transportation subscription (only for permanent)
- Meal voucher 8 eur/working day
- 2 paid volunteering days/year LI-POST LI-HYBRID

📌 Legal Counsel - 6 Month Maternity Cover (Milano)
🏢 Fast Retailing
📍 Milano