Req ID: 4956
- Job Type: Hybrid
- Location: Cologno Monzese, IT
- Feb 26, 2026
- Burckhardt Compression is developing a modern, globally integrated Legal & Compliance organization to support its growing international business.
- To strengthen our global team, we are looking for an experienced **"Legal Counsel"** **(Regulatory & Commercial)**
- to join our office in Milan, Italy.
- This is a key role within the Legal & Compliance function, with significant global exposure.
- You will work closely with the General Counsel, the Data Protection Officer, Sustainability/ESG teams, Group Procurement, global Sales, and colleagues across our markets, in particular in European, Asian, and American locations. **Location**: Burckhardt Compression (Italia) S.r.l., Cologno Monzese (MI) **Reporting to**: General Counsel, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG, Winterthur, Switzerland **Your Responsibilities**
- Regulatory & Compliance Focus (60-75%)
- You will take a leading role in global regulatory matters, including: - Regulatory monitoring and implementation: tracking legal developments in key jurisdictions and translating them into pragmatic guidance for the business;
- Sanctions compliance: advising on jurisdiction‑specific sanctions regulation, third-party screenings, restricted‑party questions, and escalation processes;
- Sustainability & ESG regulations: supporting the Group's work on supply-chain due diligence, reporting obligations, supply‑chain transparency, and human‑rights topics;
- Data protection (GDPR and non‑EU frameworks): supporting the Group DPO with privacy governance, DPIAs, data‑processing agreements, and international data transfer topics;
- Training & awareness: designing and delivering training on regulatory topics.




- Commercial & Corporate Work (25-40%)
- You will support the business with: - Reviewing, drafting and negotiating international commercial contracts (T&Cs;, supply and service agreements, cooperation agreements, etc.);
- Providing concise, practical legal advice to the business worldwide;
- Supporting global projects and selected corporate matters;
- Supporting external counsel management and, where required, litigation coordination;
- Supporting internal audits and risk assessments;
- Engage in selected cross‑border corporate matters (e.g., restructuring initiatives, M&A;‑related support);
- You will collaborate closely with our existing Milan Legal Counsel (commercial focus) while bringing complementary regulatory depth to the team. **Your Profile**
- Legal degree (Bachelor or Master of Laws); no bar qualification required;
- 7-10+ years of experience as in‑house counsel or in private practice in an industrial, energy, engineering, or infrastructure environment;
- Strong experience in regulatory areas: data protection, trade/sanctions compliance, ESG/sustainability, or similar fields;
- Solid experience in reviewing and negotiating international commercial contracts;
- Ability to translate complex regulations into clear, practical, business‑oriented guidance;




- Experience working in multinational settings and across jurisdictions;
- Strong ethics, integrity, and sound judgment;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders;
- High curiosity, adaptability, and willingness to grow into new legal fields as regulations evolve;
- Fluency in English; additional languages are an advantage;
- Willingness to travel occasionally. **Your Personality**
- Collaborative, open‑minded team player within a global legal community;
- Able to balance independence with teamwork across cultures and time zones;
- Curious, proactive, and comfortable navigating dynamic regulatory environments;
- Pragmatic mindset with the ability to prioritize and deliver under time pressure. **We Offer**
- A strong, modern, international Legal & Compliance team with excellent spirit and support;
- Structured onboarding and continuous learning opportunities;
- Significant exposure to global projects and evolving regulatory topics;
- Flexible and hybrid working conditions;
- Participation in training and professional development programs;
- Attractive employee benefits;
- A respectful, inclusive corporate culture with lived values and appreciation for diversity.
- Burckhardt Compression (Italia) S.r.l. | Location Cologno Monzese (MI) I Burckhardt Compression creates leading compression solutions for a sustainable energy future and the long-term success of its customers. The Group is the only global manufacturer that covers a full range of reciprocating compressor technologies and services. Since 1844, its passionate, customer-oriented and solution-driven workforce has set the benchmark in the gas compression industry. »

📌 Legal Counsel (Cologno Monzese)
🏢 Burckhardt Compression
📍 Cologno Monzese