Legal Counsel (Full-Time, Fixed-Term Maternity Cover – 12 months)

Main activities
- Provide legal support across all aspects of business operations, including commercial contracts, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, litigation management, leasing and employment-related matters.
- Draft, review, negotiate and support the implementation of commercial agreements.
- Deliver practical legal advice to facilitate sound business and commercial decision-making.
- Promote compliance with corporate policies, internal controls and contracting procedures.
- Identify, assess and mitigate legal and compliance risks.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders across General Management, Human Resources, Finance and Operations.
- Support strategic projects, including corporate reorganizations, acquisitions and integrations.
- Coordinate and manage relationships with external legal counsel.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal processes, templates and governance practices.
- Support the implementation of ethical business practices and compliance initiatives

Requirements
Fondamentali/Must have:





• Law Degree obtained from an accredited Italian university.
• Italian Bar qualification.
• Approximately 9–12 years of post-qualification experience gained in reputable law firms and/or multinational companies.
• Strong experience in commercial and corporate law.
• Excellent knowledge of Legislative Decree 231/2001, corporate governance, commercial contracts and compliance matters.
• Fluency in both Italian and English.

Preferenziali/Nice to have
• Knowledge of GDPR and data protection regulations.
• Knowledge of international trade and export control regulations.
• Experience supporting industrial, manufacturing or technology businesses.
• Strong legal analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent drafting and contract negotiation capabilities.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Solid business acumen and commercial judgement

Benefits
• Fixed-t

📌 Legal Counsel Italy (Parma)
🏢 Praxi
📍 Parma