Nippon Sanso is one of the leading companies in the industrial and medical gases business in Europe. Serving over 150,000 customers and 490,000 patients across 14 countries, we offer a comprehensive range of gas-based solutions tailored to sectors including healthcare, food, electronics, manufacturing, chemicals, electronics, and energy among many others.

We are seeking a Legal Expert to join our Legal & Compliance Department in Milan on a fixed-term contract to provide maternity leave cover.

Key Responsibilities:

- Compliance Program and drafting of corporate procedures and internal trainings (including D.lgs 231⁄01 , GDPR and Antitrust);
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating different kind of contracts, in Italian and in English, including EPC contracts and plants’ purchase and sale contracts;
- Drafting standard agreements, templates and general terms and conditions;
- Legal assistance for M&A; transactions, including divestitures, sale of assets, purchase of business units, merger and acquisition and due diligence;
- Assistance for litigation: coordination of the external lawyers and management of civil and administrative proceedings;
- Giving legal opinions and advise to internal clients;
- Legal assistance on corporate governance matters, drafting ofminutes of shareholders and board of directors meeting and of corporate by laws, shareholders agreements and proxies.

Required Skills and Experience:

- Master’s Degree in Law and Lawyer’s qualification;
- At least 5⁄7-years’ experience in a law-firm or in an international firm and in company’s legal office;
- Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy;
- Flexibility and ability to adapt to a constant changing environment;
- Full commitment in terms of time and effort;
- High ethical standards and integrity, high level of discretion
- Fluent English (written and spoken); good knowledge of French is required to interact effectively with the French subsidiary;

Why join Nippon Sanso?

At Nippon Sanso,



we’re a reliable partner for key industries, combining global expertise with a local touch to make a real difference. Guided by our commitment to sustainability, we drive innovation through cutting-edge technology and a strong R&D; network. Here, you’ll have the autonomy to own your career, with the chance to work on projects that impact communities and shape a carbon-neutral future.

Discover a place where you’ll play a key role in solutions that power major industries and make a difference in everyday life.

At Nippon

Sanso, our technologies support countless essential processes - often behind the scenes - that keep food fresh, enhance electronic chip production, purify water, and provide critical respiratory treatments. With a solid, diversified presence across Europe, we’re a reliable and stable company dedicated to constant innovation and to creating a healthier, more sustainable future.

Being part of The Gas Professionals will lead you to:

- Think beyond the visible to explore and develop new solutions for a sustainable tomorrow.
- Move and challenge yourself with the support of a collaborative team and inspiring leaders.
- Grow amplify your talent to its fullest potential, reaching as far as you aim

What we offer:

- Remuneration and Benefits : We are offering a fixed-term contract for maternity leave cover. The gross monthly salary is around € 3,000.
- Home Office Policy : : With our hybrid working plan, you can enjoy the convenience of working from home for up to 6 days per month.
- Diversity and inclusion : Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture, where everyone’s contribution is respected. A place where individual talent is recognised and nurtured.
- Sustainability : We enable a carbon neutral world. Nippon Gases spearheads the efforts to achieving zero CO2 emissions by helping industries in transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources.
- Safety first : We create a safe environment where our employees can thrive. In the past two decades, we have been honored 17 times as the safest company in Europe by the Industrial Gases Association (EIGA).

📌 Legal Expert (Maternity leave cover) (Milano)
🏢 Nippon Gases
📍 Milano