At Scalapay, we're shaping a **culture** with high standards, independent and critical thought, **innovation, ownership, and continuous learning**. We operate in a **fast-moving, tech-driven environment**, and we're looking for people who **thrive in change, think boldly, and take initiative.** If you're ready to** put your potential to the test** in a hiring process designed to spotlight exceptional talent, this is your chance to stand out and grow **with one of Europe's most ambitious fintech teams**.
- #MakeItHappen #PlayAsATeam #StayCurious #FocusOnCustomer._ **About the role**:
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented **Legal Counsel Intern** to join our Legal team. This internship offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-growing fintech environment, supporting a wide range of legal activities with a focus on **commercial contracts and regulatory topics connected to payment services**. This role is based in **Milan**, where we will expect to see you at the office a minimum of **three days per week** (the other two can be remote), as per our remote working policy. The internship is set to start as soon as possible for a duration of six months. **What you will do**: - Work with the team to handle customer complaints and manage the reporting towards authority and counterparties;
- Conduct legal research on payment regulations, consumer protection, data protection.
- Assist in preparing and organizing corporate documentation.
- Monitor regulatory updates in Italy and the EU and prepare internal briefs and summaries.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Compliance, Finance, Product, Marketing, Tech, Sales) to ensure legal alignment with business initiatives.
- Review, draft,



and support the negotiation of contracts (including, for example, merchant agreements, NDAs, service agreements, and marketing agreements). **You'll be great for this role if**: - You have a Master's degree in law;
- You have a strong academic background with an interest in financial services;
- You have previous experience in a law firm or in-house legal department, preferably in the payments or financial services sector;
- Interest in legal tools for AI a plus;
- You have excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- You are a team player with good communication skills. You are fluent in Italian and English (written and spoken). Additional European languages are considered a plus. **What we offer**: - A **6-month internship** with a monthly allowance.
- Direct involvement in meaningful projects within a fast-paced fintech environment.
- Opportunity to learn from experienced in-house lawyers and professionals.
- A collaborative, international, and supportive work environment.
- Hybrid work model with up to 2 remote days per week. **Hiring Process**: - **First Chat**:A brief conversation with our Talent Acquisition team.
- **Case Study**: A skills-based test with a debriefing session involving key stakeholders, conducted in our Milan office or online.
- **Final Chat with Simone (CEO)**: An opportunity to discuss Scalapay's values and assess cultural alignment. Want to learn more? Don't hesitate to explore our Careers website, our LinkedIn and Glassdoor pages. **_ Pro tip:_** send your CV in English
- We believe in the power of diversity: Scalapay is an Equal Opportunity Employer for any minority, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation._

📌 Legal Counsel Intern (6 Months) (Milano)
🏢 Scalapay
📍 Milano